Analyzes of pesticide residues encountered in fruits and vegetables are of great importance not only for the protection of human health, but also for vaccination of international trade and official institutions.
In recent years, pesticide residue analyzes based on high resolution accurate mass spectrometry have been performed with modern devices with high sensitivity and resolution. Pesticide residue analysis studies are a special area of modern analytical chemistry.
Due to strict international regulations with maximum residual limits, it is necessary to make very reliable determinations in the identification and quantification of pesticide residues in foods today.
Plant protection products, commonly known as pesticides in the agricultural sector, are widely used to increase yield, increase quality and prolong the storage life of products. By pesticide residues is meant residues of pesticide active ingredient, metabolites or degradation products present in components which are released to the environment during its application.
Residue analyzes are performed to determine the nature, level and permanence of any chemical contamination in the environment. Essentially, pesticides undergo thorough efficacy, environmental and toxicological tests with the necessary legal regulations and standards before they are used. However, the applied chemicals and their degradation products may remain as residues in agricultural products. These residues can be harmful to human health.
Maximum residue levels, types and quantities of residues that may be legally found in foods are determined by the regulatory authorities. Pesticide residue analysis is very important in determining the safety of use of some pesticides. Unfortunately, some manufacturers do not comply with relevant regulations and standards, and the results of pesticide analysis are of great importance.
Residue analysis performed in advanced laboratories complies with the methods and standards published by domestic and foreign organizations. Here are a few examples:
TS EN 12393 Vegetable origin foods - Multiple residue methods for the determination of pesticide residues using GC or LC-MS / MS
TSE CEN / TR 15641 Food analysis - Determination of pesticide residues using LC-MS / MS - Tandem mass spectrometric parameters
The application is received, the contract and then the product, vehicle and vehicles for which, what kind of service is determined exactly.
The necessary laboratory environment is prepared and the products, tools and instruments requested by the organization are tested by experts with the reference of the existing standards and measurements are made.
The data obtained as a result of meticulously completed tests, measurements and analyzes are evaluated and accredited approved reports are submitted by expert engineers.
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