Direct Mercury analysis in fish samples

摘要

The presence of mercury in our fish stocks is an ongoing challenge for the food industry, and one which requires constant monitoring to prevent a negligible health threat from becoming a serious issue.The DMA-1 and DMA-80 direct mercury analysers from Milestone, distributed in the UK by Analytix, help laboratories in the food industry to optimise their mercury analysis processes. Health guidelines in both the UK and the US currently advise that people should strictly limit their consumption of mercury-rich species, such as shark, marlin and swordfish, while pregnant women should avoid them altogether. The fishing industry must carry out constant testing of fish stocks to ensure mercury levels remain safe.