A Green Analytical Method for Simultaneously Determining Plasticizers Residues in Honeys from Different Botanical Origins

Recent research by the Analytical Chemistry Group of the University of Valladolid (Spain) focused on determining nine plasticizers in honey samples by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS). While the team points out that there have been studies conducted previously focusing on the assessment of other contaminants in honey (such as metals, pesticides, antibiotics, and veterinary drugs), there are comparatively few that have been done specifically regarding plastics. LCGC International spoke to Silvia Valverde and Ana María Ares of this group about their research and the resulting article.