For reasons stated above, it is not surprising that analytical methods enabling to reliably assess the elemental composition of honey samples are still developed to possess consistent findings on its quality and safety.
Straightforward and fast sample preparation procedures are particularly required for routine uses in trace element analysis of honey samples (Pohl et al. 2012a).
A progress of such dependable sample preparation procedures and methods is primarily stimulated by two reasons, i.e., the willingness to eliminate a risk of contamination of samples and loss of trace elements associated with the decomposition stage and the need to reduce the time of the sample preparation.