--- type: "WebPage" title: "Cadmium analysis and testing in the laboratory" description: "Your needs: detect and measure the presence of cadmium in your products or raw materials to validate their compliance Cadmium analysis Ingested or inhaled, cadmium presents a serious toxicological risk for individuals exposed to it. The presence of cadmium in..." resource: "https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-heavy-metal/laboratory-analysis-and-determination-of-cadmium/" tags: ["EN", "pll_63dcdcd007c4c", "Clément BOENARD"] timestamp: "2026-07-08T09:21:30Z" published: "2023-03-21T07:44:23Z" language: "en" author: "bwa" --- # Cadmium analysis and testing in the laboratory ## Your needs: detect and measure the presence of cadmium in your products or raw materials to validate their compliance ### Cadmium analysis Ingested or inhaled, cadmium presents a serious toxicological risk for individuals exposed to it. The presence of cadmium in a product or environment is subject to strict regulations, particularly in the [jewelry](https://filab.fr/paroles-d-expert/luxe-joaillerie-horlogerie.md) sector and the [cosmetics](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-cosmetics.md) sector. Beyond these sectors, manufacturers are required to monitor their raw materials by carrying out cadmium analysis so that their finished products comply with current regulations. ### Why carry out a cadmium analysis? Cadmium analysis is essential to ensure health and safety, protect the environment, and meet current regulations. This highly toxic element may be present in water, soil, or industrial products. From a health perspective, cadmium is responsible for serious long-term effects (cancer, kidney and bone damage) and can cause acute poisoning in the event of significant exposure. In the environment, it contributes to water and soil pollution, impacting ecosystems. In industry, cadmium analysis makes it possible to monitor raw materials, ensure the compliance of finished products (such as batteries or pigments), and limit accidental contamination on production lines. It also plays a crucial role in the event of environmental incidents or pollution. Finally, it supports research and development projects, particularly to reduce the use of cadmium and assess its impact. Analysis therefore ensures safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental protection. ## The FILAB laboratory supports you in cadmium analysis ### Why choose FILAB for cadmium analysis? For more than 30 years, the FILAB laboratory has supported manufacturers in assessing their products or environment by identifying and measuring the presence of cadmium. Handling this high-risk chemical element requires specific technical tools, as well as the expertise of our scientists regarding the associated regulations. FILAB Laboratory offers several services related to arsenic analysis: ## related services [Heavy metal testing](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/laboratory-analysis-heavy-metal.md) Lead analysis in cosmetic products Arsenic analysis Lead testing by [ICP-AES and ICP-MS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-icp-icp-ms-icp-aes.md) [Lead analysis in paints](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-paint-varnish.md) Cadmium analysis according to the [RoHS](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/waste-and-recycling/rohs-directive_en) directive ## our technical capabilities [ICP-MS\/ICP-AES](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-icp-icp-ms-icp-aes.md) [GC-MS](https://filab.fr/nos-moyens-techniques/laboratoire-analysis-chromatographie-gc-ms/) / [GC-MSMS](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/gc-msms-analysis-laboratory.md) [HPLC](https://filab.fr/nos-moyens-techniques/laboratoire-analysis-chromatographie-liquide-hplc/) Since 2015, the FILAB laboratory has been COFRAC ISO 17025 accredited for the [determination of metallic impurities in pharmaceutical products](https://filab.fr/nos-prestations/analyse/laboratoire-analysis-ich-q3d/) using an in-house method validated by the European Pharmacopoeia 2.4.20 and the United States Pharmacopeia USP 233. Thanks to our three levels of service—analysis, expertise, and R&D support—FILAB assists industrial companies across all sectors by leveraging the know-how and experience of its team. Methods for cadmium testing Cadmium testing methods are used in analytical chemistry. In essence, cadmium is a toxic element that can seriously affect the environment and human health. As a result, there are different testing methods to determine the amount of cadmium in samples. To measure cadmium concentration, several methods are available: atomic absorption spectroscopy, colorimetry, and mass spectrometry. These methods provide reliable and accurate results to ensure public and environmental safety. Reference values for cadmium testing Cadmium testing is an important method for measuring the concentration of this toxic metal in various substances. To ensure reliable and accurate results, it is essential to follow the established reference values for cadmium testing. These values are determined according to international standards and current regulations. With FILAB's expertise, we carry out measurements based on the reference values for cadmium testing. Cadmium concentration values vary considerably depending on the type of material and the analytical methods used. For example, baby food may contain up to 45 μg/kg of cadmium, while soil samples may have a concentration of 0.2 to 25 mg/kg. Materials analyzed as part of cadmium testing Cadmium testing is a major concern and can be carried out in the laboratory. This metal can accumulate to dangerous levels in food products, drinking water, and the environment. That is why the materials used concern both food and environmental samples. Materials analyzed in the laboratory to determine cadmium levels include, for example, food, soil samples, or water samples.