Pesticides
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 a 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 residue 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:
- Eurofins Dr. Specht Express Testing & Inspection GmbH (special expertise in the fruit and vegetable, grain and ornamental plant sectors)
- Eurofins Dr. Specht International GmbH (special expertise in tea and herbal tea, spices and dried herbs, pharmaceutical products as well as tobacco and tobacco products)
- Eurofins Dr. Specht Laboratorien GmbH (special expertise in baby food, feed, and challenging matrices such as oils, oilseeds, extracts, and animal-derived products)
Our specialised laboratories are equipped with the latest technologies. Highly trained staff, with more than 60 years of experience in food and feed testing across multiple industry groups, 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 programmes 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
- Regulation (EC) No. 396/2005 (maximum levels for plant protection products, pesticides and preservatives)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (organic production and labelling of organic products)
- Codex Alimentarius of FAO and WHO (maximum residue limits (MRLs))
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