To validate the mercury analyzer direct solid sampling method for determination of total mercury in health food.MethodsMercury analyzer direct solid sampling and atomic fluorescence spectrometry were used for determination of total mercury in health food.Results The results were consistent between the two methods in health food spiked with different concentrations of mercury. The recovery was 88%～116% with RSD＜10%.Conclusion Determination total mercury by mercury analyzer direct solid sampling method in health food was accurate, fast, low cost and without pollution. The method was comparable to the national standard method and could be applied nationwide.