Key services

Analytical services

• Pesticide residue analysis using advanced multi-residue, group-parameter, and single-parameter methods
• Express analysis for time-sensitive testing requirements
• Pesticide testing under specific accreditations, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and in accordance with pharmacopoeial and United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements
• Method development and validation under GMP in line with customer-specific requirements

Consultancy services

• Consultancy on national and international regulatory requirements, including legislation, maximum residue limits, and compliance obligations
• Development of product-specific monitoring plans and guidance on the appropriate scope of testing
• Consultancy on product safety and risk management
• Support for International Featured Standards (IFS) audits

Selection of analysis parameters

Multi-residue screening
Comprehensive pesticide residue screening, including:

• Organochlorine pesticides
• Pyrethroids
• Organophosphorus insecticides
• Additional pesticide classes and target compounds

Group-parameter methods

• Acid herbicides, including phenoxyalkane carboxylic acids
• Polar pesticides, including ethephon, fosetyl/phosphonic acid, chlormequat, matrine, oxymatrine, and glufosinate, including its metabolites

Single-parameter methods

• Dithiocarbamates
• Specific active substances, including ethylene oxide, bromide, and glyphosate

We also offer the analysis of additional substances and active ingredients upon request.

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))