Abstract
Here we review recent developments in analytical proposals for the
assessment of inorganic arsenic (iAs) content in food products. Interest in
the determination of iAs in products for human consumption such as food
commodities, wine, and seaweed among others is fueled by the wide recognition
of its toxic effects on humans, even at low concentrations. Currently, the
need for robust and reliable analytical methods is recognized by various
international safety and health agencies, and by organizations in charge of
establishing acceptable tolerance levels of iAs in food. This review
summarizes the state of the art of analytical methods while highlighting tools
for the assessment of quality assessment of the results, such as the
production and evaluation of certified reference materials (CRMs) and the
availability of specific proficiency testing (PT) programmes. Because the
number of studies dedicated to the subject of this review has increased
considerably over recent years, the sources consulted and cited here are
limited to those from 2010 to the end of 2015.
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