New IANZ Accreditation - pesticide residues in food
During May 2017, Eurofins-ELS gained IANZ accreditation to test pesticide residues in food. This is a huge achievement for the team that opens up a new market for Eurofins to serve.
Pesticides are chemicals used in agriculture to protect crops against insects, fungi, weeds and other pests. In addition to their use in agriculture, pesticides are also used to protect public health in controlling the vectors of tropical diseases, such as mosquitoes.
But pesticides are also potentially toxic to humans. They may induce adverse health effects including cancer, effects on reproduction, immune or nervous systems. Before they can be authorized for use, pesticides should be tested for all possible health effects and the results should be analysed by experts to assess any risks to humans.
There are thousands of pesticide compounds that have been used at various times around the world, but not all are tested for routinely by laboratories. Most laboratories run test-lists of several hundred compounds analysed within the following sample matrices.
Please contact us prior to sample collection to discuss the logistics of the samples and to get a quote for the testing.
This discussion will include the minimum sample size and sample delivery time-frames. We will also discuss the pesticide residue compounds that you require so that we provide you with the analytical test information that meets your needs.
Competitive pricing and fast Turnaround will be offered for all contracted work
