The curved handle of these scoops elevates the users hand to reduce the possibility of source contamination and exposure to hazardous substances. Made from durable polystyrene they are safe for food, drug, and cosmetic contact. A flat bottom helps keep the scoops upright allowing them to be used as a weight boat. Each individually packaged single use scoop is sterilized by gamma irradiation, lot stamped for accurate tracing, and shipped with certificate of sterilization.