{"id":281451,"date":"2025-07-24T15:47:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T14:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/laboratory-testing\/contaminants-and-residues\/chlorate-perchlorate-in-food\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T15:47:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T14:47:33","slug":"chlorate-perchlorate-in-food","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/za\/laboratory-testing\/contaminants-and-residues\/chlorate-perchlorate-in-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Chlorate &amp; Perchlorate in Food"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"page-header-block-wrapper fullwidth-block\">\n    <div class=\"acf-page-header\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Header-ObstGemuese_72dpi.jpeg'); \">\n        <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"acf-page-header-container\">\n                            <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Perchlorate-WHITE-ICON.svg\" alt=\"Icon\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n                        <h1>Chlorate &amp; Perchlorate in Food<\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n.page-header-block-wrapper{\n    margin-bottom: 60px;\n}\n\n.fullwidth-block {\n    max-width: none !important;\n    width: 100vw !important;\n    position: relative;\n    padding:0px;\n    left: 50%;\n    right: 50%;\n    margin-left: -50vw;\n    margin-right: -50vw;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header {\n    background-size: cover;\n    background-position: center;\n    display: flex;\n    position: relative;\n    min-height: 250px; \n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container{\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    padding: 48px 24px;\n    display: flex;\n    flex-direction: column;\n    justify-content: end;\n    align-items: center;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header .overlay {\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 0;\n    left: 0;\n    right: 0;\n    bottom: 0;\n    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    z-index: 1;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container .image-wrapper{\n    position:relative;\n    height: 70px;\n    width: 70px;\n    background: var(--global-palette4);\n    border-radius: 50%;\n    z-index: 1;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header-container img{\n    position: absolute;\n    top: 50%;\n    left: 50%;\n    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);\n    max-width:40px;\n    z-index: 2;\n}\n\n.acf-page-header h1 {\n    display:block;\n    position: relative;\n    z-index: 2;\n    color:white;\n    text-align: center;\n}\n\n@media (min-width: 1025px) {\n    .acf-page-header-container{\n        width: 1290px;\n    }\n    \n}\n\n@media (max-width: 1024px) {\n    .acf-page-header-container {\n        align-self: end;\n    }\n    .acf-page-header .overlay {\n        background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    }\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n    .acf-page-header .overlay {\n        background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--global-palette4), transparent);\n    }\n    .acf-page-header h1 {\n        font-size:28px;\n    }\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-chlorates-and-perchlorates\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Chlorates and Perchlorates?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/food.ec.europa.eu\/plants\/pesticides\/maximum-residue-levels\/chlorate_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chlorates<\/a> (ClO\u2083\u207b) and <a href=\"https:\/\/food.ec.europa.eu\/food-safety\/chemical-safety\/contaminants\/catalogue\/perchlorate_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">perchlorates<\/a> (ClO\u2084\u207b) are chlorine-based oxyanions commonly found as environmental contaminants. <strong>Perchlorates<\/strong> are more oxidized than <strong>chlorates<\/strong>, and both are <strong>highly soluble in water<\/strong>, allowing them to <strong>persist in soil and groundwater<\/strong>, and to act as <strong>potential contamination sources<\/strong> of food and water. Their presence in food raises growing safety concerns across the Globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-definitions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definitions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Perchlorates (ClO\u2084\u207b)<\/strong> are salts of perchloric acid, naturally present in the environment in mineral deposits or formed in the atmosphere. They can accumulate in soil and groundwater and may also result from nitrogen fertilizers, industrial uses (e.g., rocket propellants, fireworks), and water disinfection with sodium hypochlorite. They are also used in pharmaceuticals and in the production of food contact materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chlorates (ClO\u2083\u207b)<\/strong> are salts of chloric acid. Sodium and potassium chlorates were previously used as herbicides but are no longer authorized in Europe since 2008. Today, contamination mainly occurs due to the industrial use of chlorinated water, chlorine-based disinfectants, and additives. Chlorates can also originate from fireworks when combined with highly combustible substances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-193656_702091-fb .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-193656_702091-fb .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-193656_702091-fb\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-key-sources-of-chlorate-and-perchlorate-contamination-in-food\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Sources of Chlorate and Perchlorate Contamination in Food<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmental Sources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Perchlorate in food<\/strong> often originates from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soil and groundwater containing atmospheric or industrial perchlorate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use of <strong>ammonium perchlorates<\/strong> in fertilizers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disinfection by-products from <strong>sodium hypochlorite<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chlorate in food<\/strong> primarily stems from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chlorinated water<\/strong> used in food rinsing or sanitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial use of <strong>chlorine-based disinfectants<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legacy contamination from herbicides (no longer approved in the EU since 2008)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Agricultural and Food Processing Practices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use of <strong>chlorinated water<\/strong> for irrigation and washing crops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application of fertilizers containing perchlorates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Migration from <strong>food contact materials<\/strong> treated with chlorinated sanitizers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-193656_5ac31e-8a .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-193656_5ac31e-8a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-193656_5ac31e-8a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-chlorate-and-perchlorate-in-food-matter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Chlorate and Perchlorate in Food Matter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both compounds are known to <strong>disrupt iodine uptake by the thyroid<\/strong>, posing significant <strong>endocrine risks<\/strong>, especially for vulnerable populations like infants, children, and pregnant women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chronic exposure<\/strong> may lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thyroid hormone imbalance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hypothyroidism<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metabolic and neurological issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Acute exposure<\/strong> can limit the blood\u2019s oxygen-carrying capacity and potentially lead to <strong>kidney dysfunction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>High-risk foods<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/fruits-and-vegetables\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12696\">Fruits and vegetables<\/a> (frequently washed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drinking water and processed water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food\/food-categories\/dairy\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12689\">Dairy products<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/baby-food-safety-quality-sustainability\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12677\">infant formula<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food\/food-categories\/quality-of-cocoa-and-chocolate\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12686\">Cocoa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food\/food-categories\/coffee-and-coffee-product\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"30812\">coffee<\/a>, tea, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merieuxnutrisciences.com\/food\/food-categories\/cereals-flours-bakery-services\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"65621\">cereals, and bakery goods<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-193656_361bcb-4b .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-193656_361bcb-4b .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-193656_361bcb-4b\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">European Food Safety Regulations on Chlorates and Perchlorates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"h-perchlorate-regulations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perchlorate Regulations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2015<\/strong>: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reco\/2015\/682\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commission Recommendation (EU) 2015\/682<\/a><\/em> on perchlorate monitoring in food and water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2023<\/strong>: <em><a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2023\/915\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regulation (EU) 2023\/915<\/a><\/em> sets <strong>maximum residue limits (MRLs)<\/strong> in specific foods (e.g., baby food, fruits, vegetables)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2024<\/strong>: EFSA launched a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.efsa.europa.eu\/en\/news\/perchlorate-food-draft-scientific-opinion-public-consultation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>public consultation<\/strong> on perchlorate health risks<\/a>, using updated methodologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"h-chlorate-regulations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chlorate Regulations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2020<\/strong>: <em><a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2020\/749\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regulation (EU) 2020\/749<\/a><\/em> amended MRLs under <a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2005\/396\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regulation (EC) 396\/2005<\/a><br>&#8211; Focused on protecting infants and young children<br>&#8211; Chlorate MRLs set <strong>as low as reasonably achievable<\/strong> (ALARA) due to origin in water sanitization, not pesticides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/data.europa.eu\/eli\/dir\/2020\/2184\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water Directive (EU) 2020\/2184<\/a><\/strong> sets chlorate limits in drinking water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 2021, <strong>over 20 food safety notifications<\/strong> have been reported in the EU for perchlorate detection in foods like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fruits and vegetables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legumes, cocoa, coffee, tea<br>With origins from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, India, Ecuador, Austria, and Egypt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-193656_80f65b-db .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-193656_80f65b-db .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-193656_80f65b-db\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-merieux-nutrisciences-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">M\u00e9rieux NutriSciences Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 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.kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-193656_fd5742-33 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-193656_fd5742-33\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faq-on-chlorate-and-perchlorate-in-food\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ on <strong>Chlorate and Perchlorate in Food<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n        <div class=\"wp-block-accordion\">\n            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span 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               <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-menu\" hidden>\n                                                            <p class=\"\" data-start=\"4208\" data-end=\"4358\">Perchlorates mainly come from contaminated groundwater, fertilizers, and disinfection by-products such as sodium hypochlorite used in water treatment.<\/p>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">Are chlorates still used in agriculture?<\/span>\n                            <span 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                   <p class=\"\" data-start=\"4411\" data-end=\"4617\">No, sodium and potassium chlorates were banned in the EU for plant protection since 2008. Today, chlorate contamination mostly results from the use of chlorinated water and disinfectants in food production.<\/p>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">What foods are most affected by chlorate and perchlorate contamination?<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" 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512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M2480 4288 c-18 -13 -43 -36 -54 -51 -21 -28 -21 -35 -24 -773 l-2\n-744 -744 -2 c-738 -3 -745 -3 -773 -24 -98 -73 -98 -195 0 -268 28 -21 35\n-21 773 -24 l744 -2 2 -744 c3 -738 3 -745 24 -773 73 -98 195 -98 268 0 21\n28 21 35 24 773 l2 744 744 2 c738 3 745 3 773 24 98 73 98 195 0 268 -28 21\n-35 21 -773 24 l-744 2 -2 744 c-3 738 -3 745 -24 773 -35 48 -82 73 -134 73\n-32 0 -57 -7 -80 -22z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                \n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-menu\" hidden>\n                                                            <p class=\"\" data-start=\"4701\" data-end=\"4876\">High-risk foods include fruits, vegetables, water, dairy products, infant formulas, coffee, tea, and cereals \u2014 especially those exposed to chlorinated water during processing.<\/p>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">How are chlorate and perchlorate detected in food?<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20.000000pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M936 2697 c-109 -61 -106 -221 5 -277 38 -20 66 -20 1619 -20 1553 0\n1581 0 1619 20 113 57 113 223 0 280 -38 20 -66 20 -1621 20 l-1583 0 -39 -23z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"icon-plus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/2001\/REC-SVG-20010904\/DTD\/svg10.dtd\">\n<svg version=\"1.0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n width=\"20pt\" height=\"20pt\" viewBox=\"0 0 512.000000 512.000000\"\n preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\">\n\n<g transform=\"translate(0.000000,512.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)\"\nfill=\"#000000\" stroke=\"none\">\n<path d=\"M2480 4288 c-18 -13 -43 -36 -54 -51 -21 -28 -21 -35 -24 -773 l-2\n-744 -744 -2 c-738 -3 -745 -3 -773 -24 -98 -73 -98 -195 0 -268 28 -21 35\n-21 773 -24 l744 -2 2 -744 c3 -738 3 -745 24 -773 73 -98 195 -98 268 0 21\n28 21 35 24 773 l2 744 744 2 c738 3 745 3 773 24 98 73 98 195 0 268 -28 21\n-35 21 -773 24 l-744 2 -2 744 c-3 738 -3 745 -24 773 -35 48 -82 73 -134 73\n-32 0 -57 -7 -80 -22z\"\/>\n<\/g>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>\n                                \n                            <\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-menu\" hidden>\n                                                            <p class=\"\" data-start=\"4939\" data-end=\"5107\">We use advanced <strong data-start=\"4975\" data-end=\"4998\">LC-MS\/MS techniques<\/strong> to detect these substances in a wide range of food products, following internationally accredited standards.<\/p>\n    \n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            \n                                    <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown\" data-nqis=\"Dropdown\">\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"small\"><\/div>\n                        <div data-nqdisplay=\"large\"><\/div>\n    \n                        <div class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler nq-c-Heading nq-u-blue\" data-lvl=\"3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-txt\">Is there a regulation limiting chlorate and perchlorate in food?<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"nq-c-Dropdown-toggler-icon\">\n                                \n                                <span class=\"icon-minus-accordion\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE svg PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD SVG 20010904\/\/EN\"\n 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