This Standard specifies the liquid chromatography for the determination of ethylenediaminetetraacetates in foods. This Standard applies to the determination of disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate dihydrate in jams, preserved fruits, canned pickled vegetables, vegetable purees (sauces) except tomato sauce, canned nuts and seeds, canned mixed congees, compound seasonings and beverages, and the determination of calcium disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate hydrate in compound seasonings. This Standard does not apply to the determination of sodium iron (III) ethylenediaminetetraacetate trihydrate in iron fortified soy sauce.