Foodstuffs - Determination of trace elements - Determination of arsenic in seafood by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) after microwave digestion

This document specifies a method for the determination of arsenic in seafood by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) after microwave digestion [1], [2]. The collaborative study has included food having an arsenic content ³ 2 mg/kg dry matter.
Specific foodstuffs for which European Standards exist are excluded from the scope of this horizontal document. It is the task of the analyst to review if vertical documents exist.

Lebensmittel - Bestimmung von Elementspuren - Bestimmung von Arsen in Meeresfrüchten mit Graphitofen-Atomabsorptionsspektrometrie (GFAAS) nach Mikrowellenaufschluss

Dieser europäische Norm-Entwurf legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung von Arsen in Meeresfrüchten mit der elektrothermalen Atomabsorptionsspektrometrie (ET-AAS) nach Mikrowellenaufschluss fest. In den Ringversuch wurden Lebensmittel mit einem Arsengehalt von ³ 2 mg je kg Trockenmasse einbezogen. Folglich ist das Ver-fahren nur für Meeresfrüchte validiert

Produits alimentaires - Dosage des éléments trace - Détermination de l'arsenic dans les aliments d'origine marine par spectrométrie d'absorption atomique a four graphite (GFAAS) apres digestion par micro-ondes

Le présent document spécifie une méthode de détermination de l'arsenic dans les aliments d'origine marine par spectrométrie d'absorption atomique à four graphite (GFAAS) après digestion au micro ondes [1], [2]. L'essai interlaboratoires ayant porté sur des aliments dont la teneur en arsenic est ³ 2 mg par kg de matière sèche, il a été validé uniquement pour les aliments d'origine marine.
Des produits alimentaires spécifiques pour lesquelles des normes européennes existent sont exclus du domaine d'application de ce document horizontal. Il est de la responsabilité de l'analyste de déterminer si des documents verticaux existent.

Živila - Določevanje elementov v sledovih - Določevanje arzena v morskih sadežih z metodo atomske absorpcijske spektrometrije z grafitno kiveto po mikrovalovnem razklopu

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
31-Dec-2004
ICS
67.120.30 - Fish and fishery products
Technical Committee
KŽP - Agricultural food products
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Jan-2005
Due Date
01-Jan-2005
Completion Date
01-Jan-2005
Ref Project
EN 14332:2004 - Foodstuffs - Determination of trace elements - Determination of arsenic in seafood by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) after microwave digestion

Overview

EN 14332:2004 (CEN) specifies a laboratory method for determination of arsenic in seafood using graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) after microwave digestion of samples. This horizontal standard targets trace element analysis in marine-origin foodstuffs and was validated in a collaborative study that included foods with arsenic content ≥ 2 mg/kg dry matter. The document excludes specific foodstuffs for which dedicated European (vertical) standards already exist - analysts must check for any applicable vertical standards before applying this method.

Keywords: EN 14332:2004, arsenic in seafood, GFAAS, microwave digestion, trace elements, foodstuffs, CEN.

Key Topics

  • Scope and applicability: Method intended for arsenic determination in seafood and related marine products; not applicable where specific European standards exist for particular food types.
  • Sample preparation: Emphasizes microwave digestion as the sample decomposition step prior to instrumental analysis (no procedural parameters are invented here; consult the standard for detailed digestion conditions).
  • Analytical technique: Use of graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) for sensitive measurement of arsenic at trace levels.
  • Performance validation: Method performance verified by collaborative study; demonstrated applicability for samples with arsenic ≥ 2 mg/kg dry matter.
  • Analyst responsibilities: Users must confirm whether vertical (product-specific) standards apply and ensure laboratory competence for trace element analysis.

Keywords: microwave digestion, GFAAS, trace arsenic, collaborative study, sample digestion.

Applications

This standard is practical for laboratories and organizations involved in:

  • Food safety testing and regulatory compliance for seafood arsenic levels.
  • Quality control at seafood processors and distributors.
  • Public health monitoring and exposure assessment related to arsenic in marine foods.
  • Research and surveillance studies measuring trace elements in fish, shellfish, and other marine products.
  • Environmental and fisheries laboratories requiring validated methods for arsenic in biota.

Typical users: food testing laboratories, national reference labs, regulatory agencies, seafood industry QC teams, academic researchers.

Keywords: seafood testing, food safety labs, arsenic monitoring, quality control.

Related Standards

  • The standard is a horizontal document; specific European (vertical) standards for particular seafood products may take precedence. Analysts should review current CEN and national lists to identify any product-specific methods or more stringent requirements before applying EN 14332:2004.

Keywords: CEN, European Standards, vertical documents, trace element standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 14332:2005 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Foodstuffs - Determination of trace elements - Determination of arsenic in seafood by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) after microwave digestion". This standard covers: This document specifies a method for the determination of arsenic in seafood by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) after microwave digestion [1], [2]. The collaborative study has included food having an arsenic content ³ 2 mg/kg dry matter. Specific foodstuffs for which European Standards exist are excluded from the scope of this horizontal document. It is the task of the analyst to review if vertical documents exist.

This document specifies a method for the determination of arsenic in seafood by graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry (GFAAS) after microwave digestion [1], [2]. The collaborative study has included food having an arsenic content ³ 2 mg/kg dry matter. Specific foodstuffs for which European Standards exist are excluded from the scope of this horizontal document. It is the task of the analyst to review if vertical documents exist.

SIST EN 14332:2005 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 67.120.30 - Fish and fishery products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.UD]NORSXLebensmittel - Bestimmung von Elementspuren - Bestimmung von Arsen in Meeresfrüchten mit Graphitofen-Atomabsorptionsspektrometrie (GFAAS) nach MikrowellenaufschlussProduits alimentaires - Dosage des éléments trace - Détermination de l'arsenic dans les aliments d'origine marine par spectrométrie d'absorption atomique a four graphite (GFAAS) apres digestion par micro-ondesFoodstuffs - Determination of trace elements - Determination of arsenic
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