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AOAC 991.08 Evaluation of Pesticides in Canned VegetablesComprehensive Guide to AOAC 991.08 Evaluation of Pesticides in Canned Vegetables Laboratory Testing Service by Eurolab
The AOAC 991.08 Evaluation of Pesticides in Canned Vegetables is a laboratory testing service that ensures the safety and quality of canned vegetables for human consumption. This standard is governed by various international and national standards, including:
AOAC 991.08:2018 - Official Method of Analysis for Evaluation of Pesticides in Canned Vegetables
AOAC 991.09:2018 - Official Method of Analysis for Evaluation of Pesticides in Fresh and Processed Fruits and Vegetables
ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems - Requirements
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
ASTM E2754-17: Standard Guide for Laboratory Testing of Pesticide Residues in Foods
ASTM D3749-10(2020) e1 - Standard Test Method for Pesticide Residue Analysis
EN ISO 17025:2017 - General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
EN 15839:2013 - Laboratory testing for food - General principles of laboratory operation
TSE ISO/IEC 17025:2018 - Genellikle test ve kalibrasyon laboratuvarlarının yetkinliği için genel gereksinimler
Legal and Regulatory Framework
The AOAC 991.08 Evaluation of Pesticides in Canned Vegetables is subject to various national and international regulations, including:
Title I: Prevention - Requires food manufacturers to implement a food safety plan that includes testing for pesticide residues
Title II: Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) - Requires importers to verify the compliance of foreign suppliers with US food safety regulations
EU Regulation 396/2005 - Maximum Residue Levels for Pesticide Active Substances in or on Fruits, Vegetables, Plant Products, and Derived Products
EU Regulation 1107/2009 - Concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market
Standard Development Organizations
The development of standards is governed by various organizations, including:
AOACs Official Methods of Analysis (OMA) program provides a framework for developing and validating analytical methods
ISO/IEC JTC 1 - Information Technology for Conformance Assessment (ICA)
ISO/IEC TC 176 - Quality Management and Corresponding General Requirements (QMC)
Standard Evolution and Updates
Standards are continually evolving to reflect advances in technology, new scientific knowledge, and changing regulatory requirements. Eurolab stays up-to-date with the latest standards through:
AOACs Official Methods of Analysis (OMA) program provides a framework for developing and validating analytical methods
EUrolab actively participates in international and national standard development activities to ensure our methods align with the latest standards
Standard Numbers and Scope
The following are some relevant standard numbers and their scope:
Standard Number Title
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AOAC 991.08:2018 Official Method of Analysis for Evaluation of Pesticides in Canned Vegetables
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories
Compliance Requirements
Industry sectors that require compliance with this standard include:
Must comply with national and international regulations regarding pesticide residues in canned vegetables
Must verify the compliance of foreign suppliers with national and international regulations
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