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Most countries now have an extensive monitoring scheme for pesticide residues written into their legislation. There are more than 1000 compounds used worldwide as pesticides or plant protection products. When used properly, according to good agricultural practice, any residues can be expected to be below maximum residue limits. The Fapas pesticide residues proficiency tests are based on the EU monitoring list and associated MRLs but are widely applicable to most geographic areas. We also base our statistical data analysis in keeping with quality assurance guidelines as laid out in EC SANTE/11945/2015.
This proficiency test now has an extensive target list, offering a comprehensive range of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, pyrethroids, organophosphates, organochlorine pesticides and neonicotinoids. This proficiency test requires identification and quantification of the analytes.
Carrots are a well-known root vegetable that enjoy large amounts of consumption across the globe. This large demand give supply chains a big challenge to satisfy which can in time lead to poor farming practices and improper pesticide usage.
Pesticides can be used to great effect, but can also be detrimental to soil quality and overall yield quality when used ineffectively. It is important to highlight this through effective testing activities. Proficiency testing can safeguard these testing activities, from which to achieve credible, repeatable test results.
Fapas proficiency tests make use of real food matrices from which to highlight areas of improvement quickly and effectively through direct comparisons between your proficiency test and routine analysis activities.
