Heavy Metals & Pesticides
Heavy Metals and Pesticides Testing Services
Even trace amounts of heavy metals and pesticides in food products can lead to serious health risks over time. While some metals are essential for bodily functions in small quantities, excess levels can cause heavy metal toxicity and irreversible damage.
At Equinox Labs, we specialise in precise heavy metal testing and pesticide control assessments to ensure that your food products meet all safety, compliance, and market standards. Early detection through testing safeguards your consumers, protects your brand, and strengthens regulatory credibility.
Effects of Heavy Metals and Pesticides Consumption
Long-term or even acute consumption of unsafe heavy metals or pesticide residues can lead to:

Triggers Autoimmune Disorders
Linked to conditions like Hashimoto’s, Parkinson’s, and developmental issues.

Causes Acute Toxic Reactions
It can lead to food poisoning, nausea, and other immediate health effects.

Increases Cancer Risk
Chronic exposure is associated with higher chances of certain
cancers.

Damages Vital Organs
Affects the kidneys, liver, and heart, leading to long-term health complications.
Common Contaminants We Test For
At Equinox Labs, our heavy metal and pesticide testing includes:
- Heavy Metals: Lead (Pb), Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), Chromium (Cr), Nickel (Ni), Tin (Sn)
- Pesticides: Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs), Organophosphorus Pesticides (OPPs), Synthetic Pyrethroids, Carbamates
- Other Residues: Herbicides, Fungicides, Insecticides

