Laboratory Test Request

Heavy Metals & Phytochemical Testing of Cocoa Samples

Project Description

MULTIPLE TESTING & SAMPLES

We are currently sourcing cocoa from Costa Rica and are seeking a qualified laboratory to perform analytical testing on our samples.

We are specifically interested in:

1. Heavy metal analysis (including lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury), with results benchmarked against California Proposition 65 Maximum Allowable Daily Levels (MADLs):

- Lead: 0.5 µg/day

- Cadmium: 4.1 µg/day

- Arsenic (inorganic): 10 µg/day

- Mercury: 0.3 µg/day

2. Flavanol content profiling, including total flavanols, catechins, and epicatechins—ideally using validated HPLC methods.


We would appreciate any information you can provide regarding:

- Your laboratory's capabilities for the above testing

- Recommended testing methods (e.g., ICP-MS, HPLC)

- Sample size requirements and submission protocols

- Turnaround times and pricing

- Certifications or accreditations (e.g., ISO, AOAC, FDA, Prop 65 experience).

If your lab is well-suited for this work, we’d be happy to begin with a small batch of samples and discuss potential for ongoing testing needs.

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response

Project Information

Number:25-01239

Industry:Food

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