JOINT FAO/WHO FOOD STANDARDS PROGRAMME CODEX COMMITTEE ON CONTAMINANTS IN FOODS

Thailand is of the view that the practices still emphasise soil analysis, whether physical or chemical examination. In practice, soil analysis is necessary when the assessment demonstrates a risk of excessive Cd in the area. Furthermore, the practice too focuses on the method of soil analysis and the performance of the laboratory and its efficiency in the analysis, such as accredited laboratories, validated methods and certified reference materials. All of the aforementioned laboratory performances, Thailand believes they would be appropriate for food analysis rather than soil.