Heavy Metals Testing in Herbs & Spices

Herbs and spices are highly concentrated natural ingredients that can easily accumulate heavy metals from soil, air, water, or processing environments. These contaminants — particularly lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic — can pose serious food safety risks if not effectively controlled.

Our laboratories provide comprehensive heavy metals testing to verify product purity, protect consumers, and support full compliance with food safety legislation in the UK, EU, and global markets.

Because of their concentrated nature and global sourcing, herbs and spices are among the most closely monitored commodities for heavy metal contamination. Regular testing helps:

• Ensure compliance with UK, EU, and international safety limits
• Verify supplier quality and maintain transparency across the supply chain
• Support due diligence and documentation for export markets
• Protect brand integrity and consumer trust
• Confirm product purity and consistency in production batches

Our heavy metals testing services provide the accuracy, reliability, and flexibility needed to support your business — from ingredient verification to finished product release.

• Fast turnaround times for routine and urgent testing
• Validated analytical methods for all major heavy metals
• Accurate, traceable reporting suitable for audits and certification
• Compliance support for UK, EU, and international markets
• Expert advice and consultation from experienced analytical scientists

Our flexible testing approach supports single-sample verification, batch monitoring, and large-scale compliance programmes for spice and seasoning producers.

Through collaboration between Tentamus QTS Analytical and Minerva Scientific - A Tentamus Company, both part of the Tentamus Group, we combine analytical expertise with advanced technology.

Our teams are dedicated to providing robust, accredited, and reliable testing to help ensure product safety, regulatory compliance, and consumer confidence.