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Pesticides Residue Testing
Pesticides in food can leave residues that, if exceeding Maximum Residue Levels (MRL), are non-compliant. Mérieux NutriSciences provides various pesticide testing screens to ensure consumer safety. Get the pesticide kit to learn more!
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Multi- and Single-Residue Screens Available
At Mérieux NutriSciences, we provide extensive pesticide testing to ensure your products meet regulatory standards and protect public health. Our services include both multi- and single-residue screens, utilizing advanced analytical techniques to deliver precise and reliable results, which include:
PEST-GCLC (Multi)
- Description: A comprehensive screen for 500 compounds, including organo-chlorides, organo-nitrogens, organo-phosphates, methyl carbamates, and pyrethrins.
- Method: QuEChERS extraction followed by GC-MSMS & LC-MSMS.
- Suitable For: Fruits, vegetables, cereal grains, meat, dairy, processed foods, beverages, and some oils.
PEST-MR (Multi)
- Description: A focused screen for 360 compounds from various chemical groups.
- Method: Similar to PEST-GCLC with QuEChERS extraction and GC-MSMS & LC-MSMS determination.
- Suitable For: Fruits, vegetables, cereal grains, meat, dairy, processed foods, beverages, and some oils.
PEST-USP (Multi)
- Description: Follows General Chapter <561> with 70 reportable combinations, including sums of parent compounds and degradation products.
- Method: GC and LC MSMS, including inorganic bromide and dithiocarbamate fungicides.
- Suitable For: Dietary supplement finished products and raw materials.
PESTNOP-CMPL (Multi)
- Description: Defined by the USDA National Organic Program for verifying organic products for 190 compounds.
- Method: QuEChERS extraction with GC-MSMS & LC-MSMS
- Suitable For: Fruits, vegetables, and processed foods and beverages.
PEST-NOP (Multi)
- Description: A list of 215 commonly found pesticides plus additional frequently used ones.
- Suitable For: Fruits, vegetables, and processed foods and beverages.
OC-PCB-FD (Multi)
- Description: Screen for organo-chlorine pesticides and indicator PCBs.
- Method: GC-MS.
- Suitable For: Fats, oils, meat, and fish.
PEST-HERB (Multi)
- Description: Screens for phenoxy acid herbicides, including 2,4-D.
- Suitable For: Fruits, vegetables, and feeds.
Glyphosate (Single)
- Description: Detects both the parent molecule and its breakdown products.
- Suitable For: Cereal grains, processed foods, and dairy.
Paraquat and Diquat (Single)
- Description: Herbicides are used under strict limitations in North America.
- Suitable For: Most food and feeds.
Dithiocarbamates (Single)
- Description: Fungicides are used to prevent mold in fruits and berries.
- Method: Headspace GCMS screening with LC-MSMS confirmation.
- Suitable For: Most foods and feeds except the allium family and some brassicas.
Contact Us for Pesticide Testing Solutions
For more information or to request our pesticide testing services, please visit our website or contact us directly. Our team is ready to provide detailed insights and tailored solutions to ensure your products meet all regulatory standards.
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