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| Product Code | Proficiency Test | Matrix | Approx. Size |
|---|---|---|---|
|
FCPM2-FRU56
|
19491 |
Melon Purée |
90 g |
pesticide residues (multi-residue)
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Any number of analytes from the list may be present for identification and quantification.
Melons are part of the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes cucumbers, squashes, and some gourds. Almost all melons have high water content and similar health benefits, including being a source of vitamins C, A, B6 and folate, potassium and some contain lycopene. People are encouraged to eat a variety of colourful fruits and vegetables and melons are found in the red, yellow/orange and green colour groups.
Pesticide Residues are used extensively across a range of crops, including melon. These are used with the goal of maintaining high-quality produce by controlling disease and pest impacts on crops. Through good farming practises levels of pesticide residues are usually low and under safe levels. Yet as farmers come under increasing pressure to satisfy growing demand for more expensive products such as out of season melon, poor farming practices may increase levels of pesticide residues exposed to consumers. This must be controlled through the use of effective quality control measures
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.
Pesticides are extremely useful when looking to safeguard high quality crops from disease and pests. They can be over used extremely easily, with detrimental effects on both the wider environment and the long term quality of crops. These poor farming practices can expose consumers to higher levels of pesticide residues than normal, safe levels which can result in potentially harmful effects.
To maintain the highly effective testing measures required Fapas proficiency testing activities should be undertaken as part of a wider well-designed quality assurance programme. By using real food matrices as part of Fapas proficiency tests, your results are directly comparable to your routine analysis activities. This ensures timely improvements can be made for your customers to enjoy.
