Assessment of Mercury Level in Local Polish and Imported Honeys with Use of Direct Mercury Analyzer

Abstract Mercury is a toxic metal which causes several serious health effects including kidney damage, anxiety depression and peripheral neuropathy, because of its high volatility assessment in solid samples problematic. In this study, forty-five local Polish imported honeys were analyzed by Direct Analyzer (DMA) for the determination mercury content. The honey contamination was assessed regarding variety country origin. Hg level all tested found to not exceed 0.81 µg/kg below 10% applicable law UE limit. Moreover, no statistically significant differences or geographical study concluded that instrument proved be an excellent tool screening simplicity, rapidity, low detection limit, accuracy precision sample preparation.