Pesticide Residues (multi-residues) in Lettuce Purée Proficiency Test

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Product Specification

Proficiency Test Information
Product Code Proficiency Test Matrix Approx. Size
FCPM2-VEG49

19408

Lettuce Purée

90 g

Analytes

pesticide residues (multi-residue)
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Comments

Any number of analytes from the list may be present for identification and quantification.

Test Description

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.

Lettuce is a common foodstuff which is consumed across the globe in various forms and within various recipes. Due to this extensive demand there is a real need for effective testing abilities from which to highlight any low quality or potentially unsafe produce with high pesticide residues levels. Proficiency testing is a valuable tool from which to maintain the effective testing ability required.

Pesticides are used globally, with extensive results. The benefits of improved yield can provide financial reward from which to grow supply operations. As such there is a real danger of overuse. This can lead to increased levels of pesticides being exposed to consumers, which must be identifies using effective testing measures.

Proficiency testing as part of a well-designed quality assurance programme can provide the benchmark you need to ensure high quality testing activities are being undertaken. This is in addition to safeguarding your testing ability for the medium to long term, by providing key measures of how your testing ability can improve.

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