NATIONAL SEAFOOD INSPECTION LABORATORY

CHEMICAL ANALYTICAL SERVICES

The Chemical Services Group performs analytical chemical services and/or obtains such services from specialized fishery products testing laboratories as required to support the NSIL's mission. The Group conducts the following analytical tests on imported and domestic fishery products.

• Methyl Mercury
• Species Identification
• Heavy Metals
• Domoic Acid
• Bisulfites
• Histamines
• Chlorinated Pesticides
• Moisture

These various analytical tests are performed on samples submitted by clients or stakeholders in the seafood industry on a fee-for-service basis.

Chemical Analytical Group is located at:
100 Singing River Parkway
Building 47A
Pascagoula, MS 39595
(228) 762-7402

Calvin C. Walker, DVM, PhD, Lead Analyst, Ext. 134
Steve Winters, Technical Lead, Ext. 124
Kenneth Powell, Chemist/Safety Officer, Ext. 116
Phan Nguyen, Chemist (IEF Specialist), Ext. 115
Cheryl Lassitter, USM Intern, Ext. 107