Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH 4) determination

This analysis package is used to determine the amount of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in food, feed, and dietary supplements. The package covers the following substances, known together as PAH 4:

• benzo(a)pyrene

• benz(a)anthracene

• benzo(b)fluoranthene

• chrysene

According to EU regulations, materials that potentially require PAH testing include:

• foods and dietary items intended for infants or young children

• oils and fats

• smoked meat and fish

• smoked products prepared using traditional methods

• smoke flavorings

Compliance can be evaluated against the maximum levels set in Regulation (EU) 2023/915 on food contaminants and Regulation (EC) No 2065/2003 on smoke flavorings.