Milk, milk products, infant formula and adult nutritionals - Determination of minerals and trace elements - Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) method (ISO 21424:2018)

This document specifies a method for the quantitative determination of calcium (Ca), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), sodium (Na), zinc (Zn), chromium (Cr), molybdenum (Mo) and selenium (Se) using inductively coupled plasma and mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).
The method is applicable for the determination of all 12 elements in infant formula and adult nutritional products. The method is also applicable for milk, milk powder, whey powder, butter and cheese excluding the determination of Cr, because all Cr results were below the quantification limit and reproducibility could not be determined in these matrices[1]. The present method is an extension of ISO 20649 | IDF 235 (AOAC 2011.19[2]) which was validated only for Cr, Mo and Se in infant formula and adult nutritional products.

Milch, Milcherzeugnisse, Säuglingsnahrung und Nahrungsergänzungsmittel für Erwachsene - Bestimmung von Mineralien und Spurenelementen - Verfahren mit induktiv gekoppelter Plasma-Massenspektrometrie (ICP-MS) (ISO 21424:2018)

Dieses Dokument legt ein Verfahren für die quantitative Bestimmung von Calcium (Ca), Kupfer (Cu), Eisen (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Mangan (Mn), Phosphor (P), Kalium (K), Natrium (Na), Zink (Zn), Chrom (Cr), Molybdän (Mo) und Selen (Se) mittels Massenspektrometrie mit induktiv gekoppeltem Plasma (ICP MS) fest.
Das Verfahren ist für die Bestimmung aller 12 Elemente in Säuglingsnahrung und Nahrungs-ergänzungsmitteln für Erwachsene anwendbar. Das Verfahren ist auch für Milch, Milchpulver, Molkepulver, Butter und Käse anwendbar, allerdings mit Ausnahme der Bestimmung von Cr, weil sämtliche Cr Ergebnisse unterhalb der Quantifizierungsgrenze lagen und die Vergleichpräzision in diesen Matrices nicht bestimmt werden konnte [1]. Bei dem vorliegenden Verfahren handelt es sich um eine Erweiterung von ISO 20649 | IDF 235 (AOAC 2011.19 [2]), die nur für Cr, Mo und Se in Säuglingsnahrung und Nahrungsergänzungsmitteln für Erwachsene validiert wurde.
Die in Tabelle 1 angegebenen Bereiche werden abgedeckt (siehe auch Tabelle A.1).
[Tabelle 1 - Analytische Bereiche]

Lait, produits laitiers, formules infantiles et produits nutritionnels pour adultes - Détermination de la teneur en minéraux et en oligo-éléments - Méthode par spectrométrie de masse avec plasma à couplage inductif (ICP-SM) (ISO 21424:2018)

Le présent document spécifie une méthode de détermination quantitative de la teneur en calcium (Ca), cuivre (Cu), fer (Fe), magnésium (Mg), manganèse (Mn), phosphore (P), potassium (K), sodium (Na), zinc (Zn), chrome (Cr), molybdène (Mo) et sélénium (Se) par spectrométrie de masse avec plasma à couplage inductif (ICP-SM).
La méthode est applicable pour la détermination de la totalité des 12 éléments dans les formules infantiles et les produits nutritionnels pour adultes. La méthode est également applicable au lait, au lait en poudre, au lactosérum en poudre, au beurre et au fromage, à l'exclusion de la détermination du Cr, car tous les résultats de Cr étaient inférieurs à la limite de quantification et la reproductibilité n'a pas pu être établie dans ces matrices.[1] La présente méthode est une extension de l'ISO 20649 | FIL 235 (AOAC 2011.19[2]) qui n'a été validée que pour le Cr, le Mo et le Se dans les formules infantiles et les produits nutritionnels pour adultes.

Mleko, mlečni proizvodi, hrana za dojenčke in prehranska dopolnila za odrasle - Določevanje mineralov in elementov v sledovih - Masna spektrometrija z induktivno sklopljeno plazmo (ICP-MS) (ISO 21424:2018)

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN ISO 21424:2020
01-julij-2020
Mleko, mlečni proizvodi, hrana za dojenčke in prehranska dopolnila za odrasle -
Določevanje mineralov in elementov v sledovih - Masna spektrometrija z
induktivno sklopljeno plazmo (ICP-MS) (ISO 21424:2018)
Milk, milk products, infant formula and adult nutritionals - Determination of minerals and
trace elements - Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) method (ISO
21424:2018)
Milch, Milcherzeugnisse, Säuglingsnahrung und Nahrungsergänzungsmittel für
Erwachsene - Bestimmung von Mineralien und Spurenelementen - Verfahren mit
induktiv gekoppelter Plasma-Massenspektrometrie (ICP-MS) (ISO 21424:2018)
Lait, produits laitiers, formules infantiles et produits nutritionnels pour adultes -
Détermination de la teneur en minéraux et en oligo-éléments - Méthode par
spectrométrie de masse avec plasma à couplage inductif (ICP-SM) (ISO 21424:2018)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 21424:2020
ICS:
67.050 Splošne preskusne in General methods of tests and
analizne metode za živilske analysis for food products
proizvode
67.100.10 Mleko in predelani mlečni Milk and processed milk
proizvodi products
67.230 Predpakirana in pripravljena Prepackaged and prepared
hrana foods
SIST EN ISO 21424:2020 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN ISO 21424
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

June 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 67.100.10
English Version

Milk, milk products, infant formula and adult nutritionals -
Determination of minerals and trace elements -
Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)
method (ISO 21424:2018)
Lait, produits laitiers, formules infantiles et produits Milch, Milcherzeugnisse, Säuglingsnahrung und
nutritionnels pour adultes - Détermination de la teneur Nahrungsergänzungsmittel für Erwachsene -
en minéraux et en oligo-éléments - Méthode par Bestimmung von Mineralien und Spurenelementen -
spectrométrie de masse avec plasma à couplage Verfahren mit induktiv gekoppelter Plasma-
inductif (ICP-SM) (ISO 21424:2018) Massenspektrometrie (ICP-MS) (ISO 21424:2018)
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European foreword
The text of ISO 21424:2018 has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34 "Food products” of
the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and has been taken over as EN ISO 21424:2020
by Technical Committee CEN/TC 302 “Milk and milk products - Methods of sampling and analysis” the
secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2020, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2020.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 21424:2018 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 21424:2020 without any modification.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 21424
IDF 243
First edition
2018-11
Milk, milk products, infant formula and
adult nutritionals — Determination
of minerals and trace elements —
Inductively coupled plasma mass
spectrometry (ICP-MS) method
Lait, produits laitiers, formules infantiles et produits nutritionnels
pour adultes — Détermination de la teneur en minéraux et en oligo-
éléments — Méthode par spectrométrie de masse avec plasma à
couplage inductif (ICP-SM)
Reference numbers
ISO 21424:2018(E)
IDF 243:2018(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 2
5 Reagents . 2
6 Preparation of standards and solutions . 3
6.1 Surfactant solution (optional, approximately 5 %) . 3
6.2 Nitric acid rinse solution for autosampler rinse port, 2 % . 3
6.3 P/A factor tuning working solution . 3
6.4 Calibration blank (Cal Blk) and preparation blank (PB) solution . 3
6.5 Calibration standard solution set. 4
7 Apparatus . 4
8 Preparation of test sample . 5
9 Determination . 6
10 Calculation . 7
11 Precision data . 8
11.1 General . 8
11.2 Repeatability . 8
11.3 Reproducibility . 8
12 Test report . 8
Annex A (informative) Precision data . 9
Bibliography .31
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
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The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34, Food products, Subcommittee SC 5,
Milk and milk products and the International Dairy Federation (IDF), in collaboration with AOAC
INTERNATIONAL.
It is being published jointly by ISO and IDF and separately by AOAC INTERNATIONAL. The method
described in this document is equivalent to the AOAC Official Method 2015.06: Minerals and Trace
Elements in Infant Formula.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/members .html.
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IDF (the International Dairy Federation) is a non-profit private sector organization representing the
interests of various stakeholders in dairying at the global level. IDF members are organized in National
Committees, which are national associations composed of representatives of dairy-related national
interest groups including dairy farmers, dairy processing industry, dairy suppliers, academics and
governments/food control authorities.
ISO and IDF collaborate closely on all matters of standardization relating to methods of analysis
and sampling for milk and milk products. Since 2001, ISO and IDF jointly publish their International
Standards using the logos and reference numbers of both organizations.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. IDF shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www,iso,org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
This document was prepared by the IDF Standing Committee on Analytical Methods for Composition
and ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 34, Food products, Subcommittee SC 5, Milk and milk products, in
collaboration with AOAC INTERNATIONAL.
It is being published jointly by ISO and IDF and separately by AOAC INTERNATIONAL. The method
described in this document is equivalent to the AOAC Official Method 2015.06: Minerals and Trace Elements
in Infant Formula. All work was carried out by the ISO/IDF Action Team on C40 of the Standing Committee
on Analytical Methods for Composition under the aegis of its project leader, Mr. H. Cruijsen (NL).
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ISO 21424:2018(E)
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
IDF 243:2018(E)
Milk, milk products, infant formula and adult
nutritionals — Determination of minerals and
trace elements — Inductively coupled plasma mass
spectrometry (ICP-MS) method
1 Scope
This document specifies a method for the quantitative determination of calcium (Ca), copper (Cu),
iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), sodium (Na), zinc (Zn),
chromium (Cr), molybdenum (Mo) and selenium (Se) using inductively coupled plasma and mass
spectrometry (ICP-MS).
The method is applicable for the determination of all 12 elements in infant formula and adult
nutritional products. The method is also applicable for milk, milk powder, whey powder, butter and
cheese excluding the determination of Cr, because all Cr results were below the quantification limit and
[1]
reproducibility could not be determined in these matrices . The present method is an extension of
[2]
ISO 20649 | IDF 235 (AOAC 2011.19 ) which was validated only for Cr, Mo and Se in infant formula and
adult nutritional products.
The ranges given in Table 1 are in scope (see also Table A.1).
Table 1 — Analytical ranges
Ca Cu Fe Mg Mn P K Na Zn Cr Se Mo
Lower
analytical
3 0,002 0,04 0,7 0,002 3 3 2 0,07 0,002 0,000 6 0,000 2
a
range , in
mg/100 g
Upper
analytical
1 280 1,2 20 110 1,0 800 2 000 850 18 0,16 0,05 0,10
a
range , in
mg/100 g
a
Concentrations apply to
—  milk and ”ready-to-feed” liquid as-is, using a typical sample size of 1 g per final analytical solution volume of 50 ml, and
—  reconstituted milk powder, reconstituted infant formula powder and reconstituted adult nutritional powder (25 g into
200 g of water), using a typical sample size of 1,8 g of the reconstituted slurry per final analytical solution volume of 50 ml.
Ranges for non-reconstituted dairy ingredients (butter, cheese, whey powder, whey protein concentrate) are adjusted
proportionally upward from these values based upon the sample size used for the ingredient. For example, if 0,3 g of cheese
is digested the ranges will be 1 g/ 0,3 g = 3,3 × higher.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https: //www .iso .org/obp
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— IEC Electropedia: available at http: //www .electropedia .org/
4 Principle
Nitric acid, internal standard, and hydrogen peroxide are added to the sample in microwave vessels
and the samples are digested at 200 °C using a pre-programmed temperature control digestion. The
addition of hydrogen peroxide helps reduce carbon and nitrous oxide levels in the digestate. The
presence of carbon in the samples causes signal enhancement of Se. Therefore, to matrix match the
samples, carbon in the form of methanol is added to both the standard solutions and the digestate
before analysis. An ionization buffer is not necessary because the multielement standards and samples
always contain significant amounts of the easily ionized elements. Germanium (Ge, for 11 elements) and
tellurium (Te just for Se) are used as internal standards. Analysis is performed by ICP-MS. Polyatomic
interferences on the low mass elements are reduced or eliminated by analysing in He collision mode
using kinetic energy discrimination (KED). For Se measurements the H gas mode is preferred for
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increased sensitivity. Quantitation of 12 elements is achieved essentially simultaneously by comparing
the analyte/internal standard response ratios in the unknown samples to a standard curve constructed
from response ratios of calibration standards.
5 Reagents
WARNING — The use of this document can involve hazardous materials, operations and reagents.
This standard does not propose to address all the safety problems associated with its use. It is
the responsibility of the user of this document to establish safety and health practices.
5.1 Methanol, purity ≥ 99,99 %, analytical reagent grade.
5.2 Nitric acid (HNO ), concentrated, ultrapure reagent grade.
3
5.3 Nitric acid (HNO ), concentrated, trace metal grade.
3
5.4 H O , with a volume fraction of 30 %, ACS reagent grade.
2 2
5.5 Laboratory water, metal-free, organic-free, pyrogen-free, filtered 18 MΩ-cm quality.
1)
5.6 Surfactant, for example, Tergitol® Type 15-S-9, Sigma or equivalent (optional).
5.7 Argon gas, purity ≥ 99,996 %.
5.8 Helium gas, purity ≥ 99,999 9 %.
5.9 Hydrogen gas, purity ≥ 99,999 5 %, for Se analyses (recommended).
5.10 Multi-element standard stock solution.
NIST or NIST-traceable containing Se at mass concentration ρ = 20 µg/l; Cr and Mo at 40 µg/l; Mn and
Cu at 0,25 mg/l; Zn at 1 mg/l; Fe at 2,5 mg/l; Mg at 10 mg/l; P at 25 mg/l; Ca and K at 50 mg/l and Na at
25 mg/l in 2 % HNO + trace hydrofluoric acid (HF). This stock standard solution expires on the date
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given by the manufacturer.
1) Tergitol® is an example of a suitable product available commercially. This information is given for the
convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by ISO or IDF of the product named.
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5.11 Multi-element internal standard stock solution (ISTD stock).
NIST or NIST-traceable containing Ge and Te at 5 mg/l in 2 % HNO + trace HF. This stock standard
3
solution expires on the date given by the manufacturer.
5.12 Tuning and pulse/analogue (P/A) factor tuning stock solutions.
NIST or NIST-traceable containing various elements at concentration levels recommended by the
manufacturer. Since this method determines the major elements at relatively high concentrations
for an ICP-MS, it is important to understand the solutions needed and the procedure to obtain high
quality calibration curves in which the detector is used in both pulse counting and analogue modes. A
properly calibrated instrument will deliver the linearity requirements of the method; for example, that
calibration residuals are < 4 %, see Clause 9.
5.13 Quality control sample (QCS).
2)
Standard Reference Material (SRM)® 1849a milk-based hybrid infant/adult nutritional powder with
certified values for Ca, Cu, Cr, Fe, Mg, Mn, Mo, P, K, Se, Na, and Zn. Supplied as a unit of 10 packets each
containing approximately 10 g of material. This is the recommended control material for this analysis,
but other suitable SRMs could be substituted.
6 Preparation of standards and solutions
6.1 Surfactant solution (optional, approximately 5 %)
Add about 700 ml laboratory water to a 1 l plastic bottle containing a polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE)-coated stirring bar. Place the bottle on a magnetic stirrer and begin stirring at a moderate
speed. Slowly add 50 ml surfactant from a graduated cylinder. When the surfactant is dissolved, fill
the bottle to approximately 1 000 ml with laboratory water. Transfer to 1 l plastic bottle fitted with a
PTFE-constructed dispenser with adjustable volume from 1 ml to 10 ml. This solution is added to the
autosampler rinse solution to minimize residue build-up in the spray chamber. It does not otherwise
affect the analysis. Expiration: 6 months. Store at room temperature.
6.2 Nitric acid rinse solution for autosampler rinse port, 2 %
Mix 20 ml of concentrated nitric acid (5.2) with 20 ml surfactant solution (6.1) and laboratory water to
prepare a total volume of 1 000 ml. Expiration: 3 months. Store at room temperature.
6.3 P/A factor tuning working solution
Dilute and/or combine P/A factor tuning stock solutions (or equivalent) to the manufacturer’s
recommended dilution level with laboratory water for use at the instrument. Expiration: 6 months.
Store at room temperature.
6.4 Calibration blank (Cal Blk) and preparation blank (PB) solution
Add approximately 15 ml laboratory water to a 50 ml volumetric flask. Dispense (using bottle dispenser
or pipet) 5 ml nitric acid (5.2) into the same volumetric flask. Pipet (using calibrated digital pipet) 0,5 ml
of the ISTD stock and 0,5 ml of methanol (5.1). Dilute to volume with laboratory water. This solution
serves as both the calibration blank (Cal Blk) and preparation blank (PB). Use same lots of reagent for
samples. Expiration: 2 days. Store at room temperature.
2) SRM 1849a is the trade name of a product supplied by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
This information is given for the convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by
ISO or IDF of the product named. Equivalent products may be used if they can be shown to lead to the same results.
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6.5 Calibration standard solution set
Prepare Cal Blk, Cal Std 1, Cal Std 2, Cal Std 3, and Cal Std 4 standard solutions by pipetting with a
volumetric pipet (7.10) 0 ml, 1,00 ml, 5,00 ml, 20,00 ml and 40,00 ml, respectively, of the multi-element
standard stock solution into separate 50 ml volumetric flasks or sample tubes. Add 0,5 ml of the ISTD
with a volumetric pipet (7.10) or digital pipet calibrated at point-of-use to 0,8 % accuracy), 5 ml (using
repipetter or PTFE bottle dispenser) of nitric acid (5.2), and 0,5 ml of methanol (5.1) to each flask. Fill
the flasks to volume with laboratory water. Expiration: 2 days. Store at room temperature. The analyte
and ISTD concentrations in the calibration standard solutions are shown in Table 2.
Table 2 — Concentrations of standards and ISTD in calibration standard solutions
Calibration Calibration Calibration Calibration Calibration
a
ISTD
Blank Standard 1 Standard 2 Standard 3 Standard 4
Na, mg/l 0 0,500 2,50 10,0 20,0 Ge
Mg, mg/l 0 0,200 1,00 4,00 8,00 Ge
P, mg/l 0 0,500 2,50 10,0 20,0 Ge
K, mg/l 0 1,00 5,00 20,0 40,0 Ge
Ca, mg/l 0 1,00 5,00 20,0 40,0 Ge
Cr, µg/l 0 0,800 4,00 16,0 32,0 Ge
Mn, mg/l 0 0,005 00 0,025 0 0,100 0,200 Ge
Fe, mg/l 0 0,050 0 0,250 1,00 2,00 Ge
Cu, mg/l 0 0,005 00 0,025 0 0,100 0,200 Ge
Zn, mg/l 0 0,020 0 0,100 0,400 0,800 Ge
Se, µg/l 0 0,400 2,00 8,00 16,0 Te
Mo, µg/l 0 0,800 4,00 16,0 32,0 Ge
a
Internal standard (ISTD) added at 50 µg/l.
7 Apparatus
7.1 Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer.
It shall contain a quartz spray chamber, quartz torch, Ni/Pt sample cone, Ni/Pt skimmer cone,
autosampler and printer. The ICP mass spectrometer shall have collision reaction cells (CRCs). In two
separate interlaboratory studies, four different model ICP-MS instruments from three major vendors
[1][2]
delivered equivalent performance .
7.2 Microwave oven.
Commercial microwave designed for laboratory use at 0 °C to 300 °C, with closed vessel system and
controlled temperature ramping capability. Use vessels recommended by the manufacturer. In the
[1]
interlaboratory study, five different microwave designs delivered equivalent performance .
CAUTION — Microwave operation involves hot pressurized acid solution. Use appropriate face
protection and laboratory clothing.
7.3 Hydrogen generator, recommended for better Se sensitivity.
On-demand supply of > 99,999 % pure hydrogen at > 150 ml/min. Alternatively, a high pressure cylinder
(99,999 % purity) may be used.
7.4 Magnetic stir plate and PTFE-coated magnetic stir bars.
7.5 Analytical balance.
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7.6 Fume hood.
7.7 Common laboratory glassware/plasticware.
7.8 Repipetter, 50 ml.
7.9 Bottle top dispenser, PTFE, adjustable volume 0,5 ml to 5 ml.
[3]
7.10 Volumetric pipets, Class A in accordance with ISO 1042 , assorted sizes.
7.11 Digital pipets, 1 ml, adjustable, to deliver 500 µl with accuracy tolerance of better than 0,8 % and
precision of better than 0,2 % relative standard deviation (RSD).
8 Preparation of test sample
Make a single sample preparation to determine all 12 elements.
[4]
NOTE ISO 20649 | IDF 235 for Cr, Mo, and Se requires duplicate samples to be taken and their results
averaged, but comparable reproducibility was obtained in a second interlaboratory study with the 12-element
[1]
method described in this document in which only a single sample was analysed .
In sample vessels, weigh test portions to the nearest 0,000 1 g. For liquid products (including milk),
the test portion size is 1,0 g. Liquid samples shall be thoroughly shaken (5 min in a mechan
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN ISO 21424:2020
01-marec-2020
Mleko, mlečni proizvodi, hrana za dojenčke in prehranska dopolnila za odrasle -
Določevanje mineralov in elementov v sledovih - Masna spektrometrija z
induktivno sklopljeno plazmo (ICP-MS) (ISO 21424:2018)
Milk, milk products, infant formula and adult nutritionals - Determination of minerals and
trace elements - Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) method (ISO
21424:2018)
Milch, Milcherzeugnisse, Säuglingsnahrung und Nahrungsergänzungsmittel für
Erwachsene - Bestimmung von Mineralien und Spurenelementen - Verfahren mit
induktiv gekoppelter Plasma-Massenspektrometrie (ICP-MS) (ISO 21424:2018)
Lait, produits laitiers, formules infantiles et produits nutritionnels pour adultes -
Détermination de la teneur en minéraux et en oligo-éléments - Méthode par
spectrométrie de masse avec plasma à couplage inductif (ICP-SM) (ISO 21424:2018)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 21424
ICS:
67.100.10 Mleko in predelani mlečni Milk and processed milk
proizvodi products
oSIST prEN ISO 21424:2020 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 21424
IDF 243
First edition
2018-11
Milk, milk products, infant formula and
adult nutritionals — Determination
of minerals and trace elements —
Inductively coupled plasma mass
spectrometry (ICP-MS) method
Lait, produits laitiers, formules infantiles et produits nutritionnels
pour adultes — Détermination de la teneur en minéraux et en oligo-
éléments — Méthode par spectrométrie de masse avec plasma à
couplage inductif (ICP-SM)
Reference numbers
ISO 21424:2018(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Principle . 2
5 Reagents . 2
6 Preparation of standards and solutions . 3
6.1 Surfactant solution (optional, approximately 5 %) . 3
6.2 Nitric acid rinse solution for autosampler rinse port, 2 % . 3
6.3 P/A factor tuning working solution . 3
6.4 Calibration blank (Cal Blk) and preparation blank (PB) solution . 3
6.5 Calibration standard solution set. 4
7 Apparatus . 4
8 Preparation of test sample . 5
9 Determination . 6
10 Calculation . 7
11 Precision data . 8
11.1 General . 8
11.2 Repeatability . 8
11.3 Reproducibility . 8
12 Test report . 8
Annex A (informative) Precision data . 9
Bibliography .31
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
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committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the
different types of ISO documents should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www .iso .org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www .iso .org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 34, Food products, Subcommittee SC 5,
Milk and milk products and the International Dairy Federation (IDF), in collaboration with AOAC
INTERNATIONAL.
It is being published jointly by ISO and IDF and separately by AOAC INTERNATIONAL. The method
described in this document is equivalent to the AOAC Official Method 2015.06: Minerals and Trace
Elements in Infant Formula.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www .iso .org/members .html.
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IDF (the International Dairy Federation) is a non-profit private sector organization representing the
interests of various stakeholders in dairying at the global level. IDF members are organized in National
Committees, which are national associations composed of representatives of dairy-related national
interest groups including dairy farmers, dairy processing industry, dairy suppliers, academics and
governments/food control authorities.
ISO and IDF collaborate closely on all matters of standardization relating to methods of analysis
and sampling for milk and milk products. Since 2001, ISO and IDF jointly publish their International
Standards using the logos and reference numbers of both organizations.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. IDF shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. Details of
any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction and/or
on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www,iso,org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
This document was prepared by the IDF Standing Committee on Analytical Methods for Composition
and ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 34, Food products, Subcommittee SC 5, Milk and milk products, in
collaboration with AOAC INTERNATIONAL.
It is being published jointly by ISO and IDF and separately by AOAC INTERNATIONAL. The method
described in this document is equivalent to the AOAC Official Method 2015.06: Minerals and Trace Elements
in Infant Formula. All work was carried out by the ISO/IDF Action Team on C40 of the Standing Committee
on Analytical Methods for Composition under the aegis of its project leader, Mr. H. Cruijsen (NL).
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
IDF 243:2018(E)
Milk, milk products, infant formula and adult
nutritionals — Determination of minerals and
trace elements — Inductively coupled plasma mass
spectrometry (ICP-MS) method
1 Scope
This document specifies a method for the quantitative determination of calcium (Ca), copper (Cu),
iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), sodium (Na), zinc (Zn),
chromium (Cr), molybdenum (Mo) and selenium (Se) using inductively coupled plasma and mass
spectrometry (ICP-MS).
The method is applicable for the determination of all 12 elements in infant formula and adult
nutritional products. The method is also applicable for milk, milk powder, whey powder, butter and
cheese excluding the determination of Cr, because all Cr results were below the quantification limit and
[1]
reproducibility could not be determined in these matrices . The present method is an extension of
[2]
ISO 20649 | IDF 235 (AOAC 2011.19 ) which was validated only for Cr, Mo and Se in infant formula and
adult nutritional products.
The ranges given in Table 1 are in scope (see also Table A.1).
Table 1 — Analytical ranges
Ca Cu Fe Mg Mn P K Na Zn Cr Se Mo
Lower
analytical
3 0,002 0,04 0,7 0,002 3 3 2 0,07 0,002 0,000 6 0,000 2
a
range , in
mg/100 g
Upper
analytical
1 280 1,2 20 110 1,0 800 2 000 850 18 0,16 0,05 0,10
a
range , in
mg/100 g
a
Concentrations apply to
—  milk and ”ready-to-feed” liquid as-is, using a typical sample size of 1 g per final analytical solution volume of 50 ml, and
—  reconstituted milk powder, reconstituted infant formula powder and reconstituted adult nutritional powder (25 g into
200 g of water), using a typical sample size of 1,8 g of the reconstituted slurry per final analytical solution volume of 50 ml.
Ranges for non-reconstituted dairy ingredients (butter, cheese, whey powder, whey protein concentrate) are adjusted
proportionally upward from these values based upon the sample size used for the ingredient. For example, if 0,3 g of cheese
is digested the ranges will be 1 g/ 0,3 g = 3,3 × higher.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https: //www .iso .org/obp
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— IEC Electropedia: available at http: //www .electropedia .org/
4 Principle
Nitric acid, internal standard, and hydrogen peroxide are added to the sample in microwave vessels
and the samples are digested at 200 °C using a pre-programmed temperature control digestion. The
addition of hydrogen peroxide helps reduce carbon and nitrous oxide levels in the digestate. The
presence of carbon in the samples causes signal enhancement of Se. Therefore, to matrix match the
samples, carbon in the form of methanol is added to both the standard solutions and the digestate
before analysis. An ionization buffer is not necessary because the multielement standards and samples
always contain significant amounts of the easily ionized elements. Germanium (Ge, for 11 elements) and
tellurium (Te just for Se) are used as internal standards. Analysis is performed by ICP-MS. Polyatomic
interferences on the low mass elements are reduced or eliminated by analysing in He collision mode
using kinetic energy discrimination (KED). For Se measurements the H gas mode is preferred for
2
increased sensitivity. Quantitation of 12 elements is achieved essentially simultaneously by comparing
the analyte/internal standard response ratios in the unknown samples to a standard curve constructed
from response ratios of calibration standards.
5 Reagents
WARNING — The use of this document can involve hazardous materials, operations and reagents.
This standard does not propose to address all the safety problems associated with its use. It is
the responsibility of the user of this document to establish safety and health practices.
5.1 Methanol, purity ≥ 99,99 %, analytical reagent grade.
5.2 Nitric acid (HNO ), concentrated, ultrapure reagent grade.
3
5.3 Nitric acid (HNO ), concentrated, trace metal grade.
3
5.4 H O , with a volume fraction of 30 %, ACS reagent grade.
2 2
5.5 Laboratory water, metal-free, organic-free, pyrogen-free, filtered 18 MΩ-cm quality.
1)
5.6 Surfactant, for example, Tergitol® Type 15-S-9, Sigma or equivalent (optional).
5.7 Argon gas, purity ≥ 99,996 %.
5.8 Helium gas, purity ≥ 99,999 9 %.
5.9 Hydrogen gas, purity ≥ 99,999 5 %, for Se analyses (recommended).
5.10 Multi-element standard stock solution.
NIST or NIST-traceable containing Se at mass concentration ρ = 20 µg/l; Cr and Mo at 40 µg/l; Mn and
Cu at 0,25 mg/l; Zn at 1 mg/l; Fe at 2,5 mg/l; Mg at 10 mg/l; P at 25 mg/l; Ca and K at 50 mg/l and Na at
25 mg/l in 2 % HNO + trace hydrofluoric acid (HF). This stock standard solution expires on the date
3
given by the manufacturer.
1) Tergitol® is an example of a suitable product available commercially. This information is given for the
convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by ISO or IDF of the product named.
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5.11 Multi-element internal standard stock solution (ISTD stock).
NIST or NIST-traceable containing Ge and Te at 5 mg/l in 2 % HNO + trace HF. This stock standard
3
solution expires on the date given by the manufacturer.
5.12 Tuning and pulse/analogue (P/A) factor tuning stock solutions.
NIST or NIST-traceable containing various elements at concentration levels recommended by the
manufacturer. Since this method determines the major elements at relatively high concentrations
for an ICP-MS, it is important to understand the solutions needed and the procedure to obtain high
quality calibration curves in which the detector is used in both pulse counting and analogue modes. A
properly calibrated instrument will deliver the linearity requirements of the method; for example, that
calibration residuals are < 4 %, see Clause 9.
5.13 Quality control sample (QCS).
2)
Standard Reference Material (SRM)® 1849a milk-based hybrid infant/adult nutritional powder with
certified values for Ca, Cu, Cr, Fe, Mg, Mn, Mo, P, K, Se, Na, and Zn. Supplied as a unit of 10 packets each
containing approximately 10 g of material. This is the recommended control material for this analysis,
but other suitable SRMs could be substituted.
6 Preparation of standards and solutions
6.1 Surfactant solution (optional, approximately 5 %)
Add about 700 ml laboratory water to a 1 l plastic bottle containing a polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE)-coated stirring bar. Place the bottle on a magnetic stirrer and begin stirring at a moderate
speed. Slowly add 50 ml surfactant from a graduated cylinder. When the surfactant is dissolved, fill
the bottle to approximately 1 000 ml with laboratory water. Transfer to 1 l plastic bottle fitted with a
PTFE-constructed dispenser with adjustable volume from 1 ml to 10 ml. This solution is added to the
autosampler rinse solution to minimize residue build-up in the spray chamber. It does not otherwise
affect the analysis. Expiration: 6 months. Store at room temperature.
6.2 Nitric acid rinse solution for autosampler rinse port, 2 %
Mix 20 ml of concentrated nitric acid (5.2) with 20 ml surfactant solution (6.1) and laboratory water to
prepare a total volume of 1 000 ml. Expiration: 3 months. Store at room temperature.
6.3 P/A factor tuning working solution
Dilute and/or combine P/A factor tuning stock solutions (or equivalent) to the manufacturer’s
recommended dilution level with laboratory water for use at the instrument. Expiration: 6 months.
Store at room temperature.
6.4 Calibration blank (Cal Blk) and preparation blank (PB) solution
Add approximately 15 ml laboratory water to a 50 ml volumetric flask. Dispense (using bottle dispenser
or pipet) 5 ml nitric acid (5.2) into the same volumetric flask. Pipet (using calibrated digital pipet) 0,5 ml
of the ISTD stock and 0,5 ml of methanol (5.1). Dilute to volume with laboratory water. This solution
serves as both the calibration blank (Cal Blk) and preparation blank (PB). Use same lots of reagent for
samples. Expiration: 2 days. Store at room temperature.
2) SRM 1849a is the trade name of a product supplied by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
This information is given for the convenience of users of this document and does not constitute an endorsement by
ISO or IDF of the product named. Equivalent products may be used if they can be shown to lead to the same results.
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6.5 Calibration standard solution set
Prepare Cal Blk, Cal Std 1, Cal Std 2, Cal Std 3, and Cal Std 4 standard solutions by pipetting with a
volumetric pipet (7.10) 0 ml, 1,00 ml, 5,00 ml, 20,00 ml and 40,00 ml, respectively, of the multi-element
standard stock solution into separate 50 ml volumetric flasks or sample tubes. Add 0,5 ml of the ISTD
with a volumetric pipet (7.10) or digital pipet calibrated at point-of-use to 0,8 % accuracy), 5 ml (using
repipetter or PTFE bottle dispenser) of nitric acid (5.2), and 0,5 ml of methanol (5.1) to each flask. Fill
the flasks to volume with laboratory water. Expiration: 2 days. Store at room temperature. The analyte
and ISTD concentrations in the calibration standard solutions are shown in Table 2.
Table 2 — Concentrations of standards and ISTD in calibration standard solutions
Calibration Calibration Calibration Calibration Calibration
a
ISTD
Blank Standard 1 Standard 2 Standard 3 Standard 4
Na, mg/l 0 0,500 2,50 10,0 20,0 Ge
Mg, mg/l 0 0,200 1,00 4,00 8,00 Ge
P, mg/l 0 0,500 2,50 10,0 20,0 Ge
K, mg/l 0 1,00 5,00 20,0 40,0 Ge
Ca, mg/l 0 1,00 5,00 20,0 40,0 Ge
Cr, µg/l 0 0,800 4,00 16,0 32,0 Ge
Mn, mg/l 0 0,005 00 0,025 0 0,100 0,200 Ge
Fe, mg/l 0 0,050 0 0,250 1,00 2,00 Ge
Cu, mg/l 0 0,005 00 0,025 0 0,100 0,200 Ge
Zn, mg/l 0 0,020 0 0,100 0,400 0,800 Ge
Se, µg/l 0 0,400 2,00 8,00 16,0 Te
Mo, µg/l 0 0,800 4,00 16,0 32,0 Ge
a
Internal standard (ISTD) added at 50 µg/l.
7 Apparatus
7.1 Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer.
It shall contain a quartz spray chamber, quartz torch, Ni/Pt sample cone, Ni/Pt skimmer cone,
autosampler and printer. The ICP mass spectrometer shall have collision reaction cells (CRCs). In two
separate interlaboratory studies, four different model ICP-MS instruments from three major vendors
[1][2]
delivered equivalent performance .
7.2 Microwave oven.
Commercial microwave designed for laboratory use at 0 °C to 300 °C, with closed vessel system and
controlled temperature ramping capability. Use vessels recommended by the manufacturer. In the
[1]
interlaboratory study, five different microwave designs delivered equivalent performance .
CAUTION — Microwave operation involves hot pressurized acid solution. Use appropriate face
protection and laboratory clothing.
7.3 Hydrogen generator, recommended for better Se sensitivity.
On-demand supply of > 99,999 % pure hydrogen at > 150 ml/min. Alternatively, a high pressure cylinder
(99,999 % purity) may be used.
7.4 Magnetic stir plate and PTFE-coated magnetic stir bars.
7.5 Analytical balance.
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7.6 Fume hood.
7.7 Common laboratory glassware/plasticware.
7.8 Repipetter, 50 ml.
7.9 Bottle top dispenser, PTFE, adjustable volume 0,5 ml to 5 ml.
[3]
7.10 Volumetric pipets, Class A in accordance with ISO 1042 , assorted sizes.
7.11 Digital pipets, 1 ml, adjustable, to deliver 500 µl with accuracy tolerance of better than 0,8 % and
precision of better than 0,2 % relative standard deviation (RSD).
8 Preparation of test sample
Make a single sample preparation to determine all 12 elements.
[4]
NOTE ISO 20649 | IDF 235 for Cr, Mo, and Se requires duplicate samples to be taken and their results
averaged, but comparable reproducibility was obtained in a second interlaboratory study with the 12-element
[1]
method described in this document in which only a single sample was analysed .
In sample vessels, weigh test portions to the nearest 0,000 1 g. For liquid products (including milk),
the test portion size is 1,0 g. Liquid samples shall be thoroughly shaken (5 min in a mechanical shaker
is appropriate), the container opened and the contents dumped into a plastic container into which a
magnetic stir bar is placed. While stirring, remove the 1 g sample with a disposable pipet for weighing
directly into the tared microwave vessel. For ingredients such as whey powder or whey protein
concentrate use a direct mass of 0,3 g.
For powdered products, including whole milk powders, the test portion size is net 0,20 g of a powder
sample, which should be taken from a 25 g powder and 200 g warm (60 °C) laboratory water
reconstitution (i.e. 1,8 g of the 11,1 % reconstitution).
For butter or processed cheese (take a mould-free portion) use a direct mass of 0,3 g.
After weighing the sample, add 0,5 ml of ISTD stock using a digital pipet, 5 ml of nitric acid (5.2), and
2 ml of 30 % hydrogen peroxide.
The PB/Cal Blk solution prepared with the standards is the correct sample blank for this method.
[5]
Specifically, do not microwave digest the sample blank, which can subject the blank to contamination .
The digital pipet used for the addition of ISTD solution shall be calibrated at point of use to ensure that
it delivers a volume of 0,500 ml to a tolerance of better than 0,8 % and precision better than 0,2 % RSD.
Seal the vessels, and place into microwave oven. Execute a heating programme equivalent to that shown
in Table 3, suitable for total digestion of the sample.
After digestion, place vessels in a fume hood. Unscrew the cap/venting nut slowly to gradually release
the pressure. Then, completely remove the cap.
Slowly add approximately 20 ml of laboratory water to the contents of the vessel and transfer contents
to a 50 ml sample vial. Add 0,5 ml methanol (5.1) to the sample vial and dilute to approximately 50 ml
with laboratory water. Shake briefly. The transfer or the final volume does not need to be quantitative
because internal standards were added prior to digestion. Therefore, the analyte/ISTD ratios will be
constant.
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Table 3 — Microwave operating parameters
Stage 1 sample digestion
1 Power 100 % (1 600 W)
2 Ramp to temp., min 20
3 Hold time 20
4 Temp., °C 180
5 Cool down, min 20
Stage 2 sample digestion
1 Power 100 % (1 600 W)
2 Ramp to temp., min 20
3 Hold time 20
4 Temp., °C 200
5 Cool down, min 20
Total, h 2
NOTE  Stages 1 and 2 are operated sequentially, without removing vessels from the oven.
9 Determination
Using the appropriate tuning solutions, tune the instrument for optimal sensitivity in the kinetic
energy discrimination mode and/or reaction mode according to the instrument design. Also, tune the
instrument to find the P/A calibration factors that are needed for those calibration curves that will
extend above roughly 100 µg/l (depends on instrument type). Table 4 summarizes typical instrument
parameters for analysis.
Analyse test solutions using an ICP-MS instrument standardized with the indicated standard solutions
given in Table 2. Ge is used as the ISTD for the 11 elements not including Se. Those 11 elements are
determined in the He collision mode, employing KED. Te shall be used as the ISTD for Se determinations.
Hydrogen mode is recommended for the determination of low levels of Se in infant formula and,
depending on the instrument model, it may not be possible to easily switch between helium and
hydrogen mode. In such a case, follow the instructions of the instrument manufacturer for changing
from helium to hydrogen mode and analyse Se separately from the other elements. Alternatively, verify
in separate experiments that the practical limit of quantification (PLOQ) for Se is at or below 10 ng/g in
the sample when using an alternate collision/reaction gas. One laboratory successfully completed the
[2]
reproducibility study using helium, and another with ammonia gas .
Typical calibration correlation coefficients are 0,999 5 or better for all analytes, but suitability is
determined by calibration residuals as follows. Analyse Cal Std 3, or other suitable quality control
solution, as a sample every 10 test portions to monitor for instrument drift and linearity. The result
shall be within 4 % of the standard’s nominal concentration. For good performance, include a method
blank (run as a sample, its measured concentration sha
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