Heavy Metals Meeting Book_MYM2023

LOQ related terminology • LOQ – in sample – Varies based on dilution factor • One g of the following are not equivalent: • Spice powder • Infant formula • Baby food • Juice – Consider digestion efficiency (matrix effects) and acid content • LOQ – in analyzed solution – Can be related to various dilution factors – More universal comparison

SMPR 2012.007

• How to determine these? • Harmonizing Terminology

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