Residue testing
Insight into residues on or in water, soil, plant, fruit and vegetables
Residue testing shows whether residues are present in water, soil, plant material, fruit or vegetables. These analyses are often required for statutory checks, certification audits and quality assurance.
What is residue testing?
Residue testing identifies active substances from crop protection products that may still be present in water, soil, crop material or harvested products. Eurofins offers residue testing for water, soil and fresh produce.
For organic cultivation, separate analyses are available in line with European regulations.
Why perform residue testing?
The quality and safety of water, soil and fresh produce depend on many factors. Residue testing provides insight into substances that may affect crop safety, consumer health or certification status.
For organic crops, the analysis shows whether fruit or vegetables comply with standards set by organisations such as SKAL.
How residue testing works
The sample is analysed to identify active substances from crop protection products. The report shows which substances are present and at what levels.
Eurofins Agro Testing can test for more than 800 different residue components and checks whether results exceed the EU Maximum Residue Level (MRL) and the Acute Reference Dose (ARfD).
When to use residue testing?
Residue testing is suitable for:
- Periodical statutory checks
- Monitoring programmes
- Certification audits
- Situations where exceedances are suspected
Analyses can be performed on water, soil, fruit, vegetables and other plant material.
Residue testing parameters
Residue testing reports which crop protection substances are detected in the sample. The results show concentration levels and whether these exceed relevant limits such as the EU MRL and the ARfD.
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