Pesticides and Perchlorate in Herbal Tea Proficiency Test

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Product Specification

Proficiency Test Information
Product Code Proficiency Test Matrix Approx. Size
FCPX5-DRH23

19435

Tea (Herbal)

50 g

Analytes

pesticide residues (tea matrix) [multi-residue methods] including (per)chlorates [single-residue methods]
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Comments

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

Test Description

Herbal teas comprise an enormous range of different types and ingredients.  The common factor is that all are prepared from dried ingredients which have the potential to concentrate and stabilise any pesticide residues from the application of plant protection products.  Perchlorate residues may also be present from production processes which are now commonly monitored for by pesticide residues laboratories. Herbal teas are popular drinks consumed throughout the world to aid wellbeing; therefore it is important to monitor such products for compounds that may be detrimental to good health.

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.

Proficiency testing arrangements can be used to highlight areas of improvement within your current testing arrangement. This is to ensure a high quality, future proofed testing capability over the medium to long term. Proficiency tests from Fapas make use of real food matrices to provide the direct comparisons required from which to pass improvements found to your routine testing arrangement. This can provide your customers with the high quality test results they have come to expect.

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