Chronic heavy metal exposure has been implicated in several degenerative diseases and may increase the risk of some cancers.

Regulatory bodies in Mauritius and around the world have set maximum limits for lead, cadmium and mercury in different food groups such as meat, fish, seafood, cereals, vegetables, fruits and products thereof, fats and oils, milk, baby food and infant formulae.

LIBA is equipped to perform heavy metal and trace element testing and analyses in Mauritius.