Cobalt dosage

Cobalt analysis allows for the precise measurement of the concentration of this trace element (CAS No. 7440-48-4 ) in food, dietary supplements, water, and plant-based matrices. Essential in small doses but potentially harmful in excess, cobalt must be monitored to ensure the safety of products intended for human and animal consumption. At YesWeLab, this cobalt analysis is performed by partner laboratories selected according to your sector, matrix, and regulatory requirements.

Why measure cobalt levels?

Cobalt is a trace element with important biological functions: it is notably the central atom of vitamin B12 (cobalamin), essential for metabolism. It is found naturally in food and is sometimes added as an additive in certain supplements or animal feed. However, cobalt levelscan pose a health risk. cobalt testing aims to verify its actual concentration, to check compliance with regulatory thresholds applicable to food, supplements, and water, and to ensure the safety of formulations. It also allows for the characterization of raw materials or the monitoring of nutritional intake.

Cobalt analysis techniques

The quantification of cobalt relies on spectrometric methods recognized for their sensitivity and accuracy:

• ICP-MS (inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry): ideal for very low concentrations and trace element analysis.
• ICP-AES / ICP-OES (optical emission spectrometry): suitable for higher concentrations and multi-element analyses.
• Atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) : a robust solution for targeted measurement.

The choice of technique depends on the matrix, the required limit of quantification, and your regulatory obligations. Our scientific team will guide you toward the method best suited to your quality control objectives.

Sectors and matrices concerned

Cobalt analysis is relevant to several fields: human food, nutraceuticals, animal nutrition , and plants. This dual expertise, physicochemical and nutritional, is applied to foods, supplements, premixes, water, and plants, within a comprehensive approach to controlling trace elements and mineral intake.

Accredited laboratories and expert support

At YesWeLab, we collaborate with a carefully selected network of laboratories, most of which are certified and/or accredited (ISO 17025, COFRAC, etc.). These laboratories are chosen based on your specific needs, the matrices to be analyzed, and the required analytical techniques or methods. If you have any particular requirements, please specify them in your request: our scientific team will do everything possible to respond accurately and promptly.

Since 2020, many manufacturers, distributors and design offices have trusted us to manage their analyses, entrusting us with their samples via our digital platform.

Additional analyses

For a complete control of trace elements and their active forms, cobalt measurement is effectively combined with other analyses offered by YesWeLab:

• Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) dosage — the vitamin form of cobalt.
• Selenium dosage — another essential trace element to monitor.
• Boron dosage — to complete the trace element profile.
• Nickel assay — an element frequently sought in parallel.

Discover also our ICP-MS and ICP-AES/ICP-OES analyses and our expertise for the animal nutrition sector .

Request your cobalt dosage

To learn more or submit a specific request, add this analysis to your quote or contact our team now. We offer a customized solution, from method selection to results interpretation.