Interest in the forms of arsenic in food and beverage products containing rice has significantly increased recently due to the amount of information available to the public regarding the carcinogenicity and ubiquitous nature of certain arsenic molecules. Application of a single method for the preparation and analysis of samples for arsenic speciation to all types of consumptive products containing rice (e.g., baby food, cereals, crackers, pasta, drinks) will result in haphazard failures to produce accurate results. The composition of the food or beverage and its interaction with the different arsenic species will ultimately dictate method viability.

BAL is honored to receive an award from Environmental Business International for outstanding business achievement in 2017. As detailed in the award description, BAL has experienced dramatic growth in revenue and earnings over the past 3 years through diversification into new market sectors. BAL's Vice President of Operations, Annie Carter, will be in San Diego at the Environmental Industry Summit's Awards Ceremony on March 21 ^st to accept this award on behalf of the company. Thank you to all our wonderful clients and employees who have made our growth and success possible!