Boron (B) is an element widely present in minerals that form the earth’s crust and is therefore easily found in surface and groundwater as a result of rock and soil erosion. Other natural sources include volcanic emissions and geothermal vapours. Anthropogenic activities that contribute to the presence of boron come from industries that use or produce boron-containing materials.
The population may be exposed to high levels of boron mainly through oral ingestion of contaminated foodstuffs, particularly fruit, vegetables and water. It is suspected that boron may adversely affect fetal development and fertility, and therefore a long-term health risk cannot be excluded.
For this reason, legislation has been established at European level that sets a maximum limit for boron concentration in water intended for human consumption of 1 mg/l.
In 2024, as part of official controls by the Federal Office of Food and Veterinary Safety (USAV, Switzerland) of a total of 22 mineral waters checked at import customs, 10 samples were seized that contained a boron concentration above the legal limits (between 1 and 5 mg/l).
Test Vertitas, in response to market demand, is proud to present the new PT for Boron in mineral water, which will expand the Trieste Project line: Metals from 2025!
PT for the research of Boron in mineral water (code WA5610)
Round of March 2025
- Deadline for online order: January 31st 2025
- Shipping Date: March 10th 2025
- Test Material: mineral water, 100ml (if more material is required, additional materials can be purchased at a reduced cost).
- Indicative concentrations: 1 < x < 5 mg/L
- Super low price: only 150.00€ for participation!
IF YOU ARE STILL NOT CONVINCED…
With us the convenience doubles! For all PTs of Progetto Trieste you can submit 2 sets of results: with a single subcription you will receive the evaluation of 2 laboratory technicians or 2 analytical methods directly in the Final Report.
SAVE ON SHIPPING COSTS IN MARCH! The PT for Boron research is scheduled for the March 2025 round. In the same round you will also find other PTs from the Trieste Project – Veterinary Drug Residues line. Order as many PTs as you want from those that are shipped the same day: shipping costs will not change!
If you want to see more details about this or other PTs, such as the schedule, prices… go to this page to download the entire programme.
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