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In this simulated demonstration, FDA scientists show how to evaluate dietary supplements for toxic metals using a portable XRF analyzer. Within 30 seconds, the instrument will indicate if the sample passes or fails the screening test. Samples are marked, packaged and sent to a lab for further testing.

Portable rapid spectroscopic technologies—which analyze the dispersion of an object’s light to determine the object’s chemical or molecular composition—may hold the key to a new era of product-safety screening. By allowing investigators to screen products earlier in the supply chain, these portable devices could significantly cut risks from contamination or counterfeiting of medicines, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and perhaps even foods. For more information, read this FDA Consumer Update: www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm274100.htm
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Unless otherwise noted, the contents of the Food and Drug Administration website (www.fda.gov) —both text and graphics— are public domain in the United States. [1] (August 18, 2005, last updated July 14, 2015)
This image was originally posted to Flickr by The U.S. Food and Drug Administration at https://flickr.com/photos/39736050@N02/8223910795. It was reviewed on 9 September 2016 by FlickreviewR and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the United States Government Work.

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