Health assessment of heavy metals in food

Our topics in the area of heavy metals

Lead
Arsenic

The BfRshort forGerman Federal Institute for Risk Assessment assesses the health risks of heavy metals in food.

Frequently asked questions

01/11/2020

Frequently asked questions on arsenic in rice and rice products
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02/10/2007

Frequently asked questions about lead in children’s toys
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