Heavy Metals Testing in Tea & Infusions
Our accredited heavy metals testing ensures accurate and efficient detection of mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and lead across the full range of tea and infusion products.
Ensuring the Safety and Quality of Tea & Infusions
Tea and herbal infusions are enjoyed globally for their natural qualities, but they can be vulnerable to heavy metal contamination due to environmental factors such as soil composition, water quality, and agricultural practices.
Our comprehensive heavy metals testing services help ensure that your tea and infusion products meet stringent food safety and regulatory standards, safeguarding consumers and supporting global market access.
How Our Heavy Metals Testing Services Support the Tea Industry
Through advanced analytical techniques and experienced technical expertise, we help tea manufacturers, blenders, and importers maintain safety, consistency, and compliance.
Our services are designed to:
- Ensure compliance with UK, EU, and international regulations
- Protect consumer safety by detecting trace metal contamination
- Provide documentation for quality assurance and export certification
- Support due diligence and supplier verification programmes
- Maintain brand reputation through reliable, accredited results
Heavy Metals Analysis
We offer full-spectrum analysis of heavy metals using state-of-the-art ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) for exceptional precision and sensitivity.
While our capability covers a broad range of elements, we specialise in the four key heavy metals of concern for tea and infusion products:
- Mercury (Hg)
- Cadmium (Cd)
- Arsenic (As)
- Lead (Pb)
Our validated analytical methods are suitable for green, black, herbal, and fruit teas — providing accurate results even at trace levels.
Benefits of Our Heavy Metals Testing Services
Our heavy metals testing services provide the accuracy, reliability, and flexibility needed to support your business — from raw tea leaf assessment to packaged product release.
- Fast turnaround times for both routine and urgent samples
- Validated analytical methods across all tea types
- Detailed, traceable reporting for audits and certifications
- Compliance with international food safety regulations
- Expert advice on results interpretation and regulatory limits
We provide tailored testing packages to meet your production needs, ensuring compliance and product integrity at every stage.
Our Commitment to Quality
Through collaboration between Tentamus QTS Analytical and Minerva Scientific - A Tentamus Company, both part of the Tentamus Group, we combine technical expertise with cutting-edge instrumentation to deliver trusted analytical results.
Our goal is to provide robust, accredited, and high-quality testing that supports your commitment to safety, quality, and consumer confidence.
Contact Us
We’re here to assist with all your tea and infusion testing requirements — from raw ingredient verification to finished product compliance.
Contact us for pricing, turnaround times, or to discuss a custom testing package for your tea and infusion products.