Government Chemist releases information statements 07 Oct 2011

Aluminium in imported noodles discusses the background to the occurrence of aluminium in imported instant noodles is discussed as is the rationale for the current European Commission maximum limit of 10 mg kg-1 of aluminium in noodles.

Nitrofuran residues analysis follows a number of referee cases in relation to nitrofuran veterinary residues. The Government Chemist considers the note on such casework may be useful to the wider analytical community.