A new study by the University of Copenhagen has reported low levels of Antimony in juice drinks, should I be worried?

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have published a report into an analysis of antimony levels in 42 juice drinks from 16 brands.  They found low levels of antimony in some products.  All of the products tested, irrespective of the packaging used, were found to have levels below the 20 microgrammes per kg (i.e. 20 parts per billion) limit set out in the World Health Organisation guidelines for drinking water.
 
Antimony is a naturally occurring element found in the environment, and as such the general population is exposed to low levels every day from food, water and air.
 
Antimony's safety in use has been very extensively reviewed by WHO, EFSA, EPA, US F&DA and the EU.  All of the products tested in the study fully comply with food contact regulations and have been tested by the suppliers of the packaging and the food producers.
 
It is important to note that the potential exposure to antimony in these products is well below the daily intake over a lifetime that is considered safe.
 
No one should be worried by the findings of the study .... nor the, sometimes, sensational reporting.