Protect Product Integrity with Heavy Metal Screening

Vanguard Laboratory provides accurate heavy metal analysis to detect and quantify trace metals in raw materials and finished products. Our testing supports regulatory compliance, product safety, and confidence in your quality standards.

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Why Heavy Metal Screening Is Essential?

Heavy metals can be introduced at multiple stages of the production process and may pose serious health risks, including carcinogenic effects. Early detection is critical to protecting consumers, maintaining product integrity, and meeting regulatory requirements.

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Our Heavy Metal Screening Capabilities

  • Basic panel: Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, Lead
  • Custom panels available
  • ICP/MS methodology
  • Wide range of sample types: water, soil, extracts, topicals, food

Facility-Wide Heavy Metal Source Identification

When products test positive, Vanguard can help identify the source through facility-wide sample collection and analysis. Bulk testing options and discounts make large-scale screening more efficient and cost-effective.

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