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Food Packaging Analysis: A New HS-GC/TOF-MS Approach to Increase Sensitivity and Decrease Time
10 Feb 2015Increased awareness of food safety has lead to the monitoring and regulation of food products being one of the most important applications for analytical chemistry. Food packaging can be a possible source of contamination if toxic substances are transferred to the foodstuff. This application note demonstrates use of the Master SHS Static Headspace Sampling, which can be used with liquid or solid samples, for the extraction of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from water or oil.
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GC-MS GC-MS (gas chromatography-mass spectrometry) instruments and equipment are used to separate, quantify and identify mixtures of small and volatile compounds, such as polycyclic aromatics, fatty acids and alcohols. Often used in drug detection, forensic investigation and environmental analysis for pesticides and contaminants, GC-MS is a powerful addition to your lab’s analytical capabilities. GC-MS/MS instruments equipped with a qTOF or triple quadrupole analyzers can give greater sensitivity and resolution to your analysis. Find the best GC-MS instruments and equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Food SafetyFood safety describes the prevention of food-borne illnesses. Contamination with a variety of pathogens can be prevented with adequate temperature control, hygiene and labeling. Food samples can be tested using GC/MS, HPLC, SPE, and qPCR to ensure their adherence to regulations.