As regulatory scrutiny and consumer concern over heavy metals and other elemental contaminants continue to rise, the snack food industry must stay ahead with rigorous testing, data interpretation, and risk management strategies. This session will explore best practices for analyzing and managing elements such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury across a range of snack food categories. Attendees will gain practical guidance on method selection, regulatory thresholds, data reporting, and how to translate analytical results into meaningful product and process controls. Whether you're developing compliance programs or refining internal standards, this session offers a clear roadmap for minimizing risk and safeguarding consumer trust.