Analysis of pesticides

Maximum levels for pesticide residues are strictly regulated in Europe and worldwide. Sourcing raw materials from different origins requires specific monitoring to minimise food safety risks in food, feed and supplements. Eurofins Food & Feed Testing provides expert consulting and residue analysis to help meet regulatory standards and ensure product marketability.

Key services

Analytical services

  • Pesticide residue analyses using modern multi, group and single methods.
  • Express analyses
  • Pesticide analyses under specific accreditations, such as GMP, also according to ph. / USP
  • Method development and validation under GMP according to customer requirements.

Consulting services

  • Consulting on national and international issues (e.g. on regulations, limits) in the field of residues.
  • Development of product-specific monitoring plans and consulting with regard to the scope of investigations
  • Consulting on product safety
  • IFS audits

Sampling at national and international level

Selection of analysis parameters

Pesticide residue analysis in the scope of multi-analysis screenings:

  • E.g. organochlorine pesticides, pyrethroids, organophosphorus insecticides and other substances

Pesticide residue analysis with group methods:

  • Acid herbicides (phenoxyalkanecarboxylic acids)
  • Polar pesticides (such as ethephon, fosetyl/phosphonic acid, chlormequat, matrin/oxymatrin, glufosinate including its metabolites)

Pesticide residue analysis with single methods:

  • Dithiocarbamates
  • Numerous other active substances (such as ethylene oxide, bromide, glyphosate)

Certain substances on request.

Your Competence Centres for pesticide residues analysis

The Eurofins network of laboratories is a global leader in analytical testing, providing cost-efficient and reliable services through our Competence Centres for pesticide residue analysis:

Our specialised laboratories with more than 60 years of experience in food and feed testing across multiple industry groups are equipped with the latest technologies. Highly trained staff and advanced automation systems provide highest standards of analytical quality and reliability. We are continuously developing our test portfolio to meet the latest legal requirements, and market demands and participate regularly in all major global Proficiency Testing programs for pesticide residue analysis. Our Competence Centres offer large analytical capacities, short turnaround times, and efficient services, making us the preferred partner for your testing needs.

Legal bases and guidelines

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