• Thematic area:
• Quality and safety of inputs and products - Sanitary and phytosanitary management
• Publication date:
• 2018
• Productive system:
• Agricultural production systems
• Geographic coverage:

• National

Description

This service permits determining the presence of heavy metals such as Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Chromium (Cr), Mercury (Hg), and Lead (Pb) in soils for agricultural use in solid organic fertilizers and plant tissue (root, stem, leaf, tubers, vegetables, flowers and fruits, such as cocoa beans or rice grains) within the limits required by national and international regulations. At the same time, information related to food safety requirements for processing and marketing is obtained.

The network of analytical chemistry laboratories provides this service.

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