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Pesticide & Veterinary Drug Residues AOAC 2003.06 Chloramphenicol residue analysis in honeyAOAC 2004.08 Hormone residue detection in eggsAOAC 2006.03 Quantitation of residues in dairy productsAOAC 2007.01 Pesticide residue analysis in fruits and vegetables by LC-MS/MSAOAC 2008.05 Veterinary residue analysis in milk powderAOAC 2009.01 Pesticide residues in cocoa and chocolateAOAC 2010.01 Multiresidue analysis of pesticides in baby foodAOAC 2011.23 LC-MS/MS determination of sulfonamides in meatAOAC 2014.10 Tetracycline residues in fish and shellfish by ELISAAOAC 2015.06 Detection of pesticide residues in honey and bee productsAOAC 2016.04 Veterinary drug testing in poultry productsAOAC 2016.09 Veterinary drugs in seafood samplesAOAC 2017.02 Fluoroquinolone residue detection in beefAOAC 2017.09 Pesticide residues in citrus fruitsAOAC 2018.03 Veterinary drug residues in milk by LC-MS/MSAOAC 2018.09 Detection of macrolides in pork and beefAOAC 2019.02 Detection of β-lactam antibiotics in bovine milkAOAC 2020.04 LC-MS analysis of antiparasitics in sheep meatAOAC 2020.05 Multi-class pesticide screening in tea leavesAOAC 2021.06 Veterinary residues in dried meat productsAOAC 2022.01 Carbamate detection in vegetablesAOAC 2023.02 Veterinary drug screening in animal fatCAC/MRL 01 Maximum Residue Limits of Pesticides in Food Products TestingCodex CAC/MRL 1 Establishing pesticide MRLs in cereals and grainsCodex CXG 71-2009 Guidelines on residue monitoring programsCodex GL 56 Guidelines on performance criteria for methods of analysis for pesticidesCodex GL 71 Sampling for determination of pesticide residuesCodex GL 81 Good laboratory practices for pesticide residue testingCodex GL 90 Guideline levels for residues of veterinary drugs in foodCodex MRL Database Reference MRLs for pesticide-veterinary crossoverEPA 1657 Determination of pesticide metabolites in cropsEPA 3052 Determination of heavy metals in fertilizers and feed via acid digestionEPA 310.1 Herbicide detection in plant-based samplesEPA 314.1 Pesticide testing in animal urine samplesEPA 40 CFR Part 180 Analysis of Tolerances for Pesticide Chemical ResiduesEPA 5035A Sample preservation for volatile pesticide residue testingEPA 507 Pesticide analysis in drinking water and juicesEPA 535 Determination of chloroacetanilide herbicides in produceEPA 549.2 Aldicarb and related pesticide testing in plant tissueEPA 551.1 Determination of volatile pesticide residues in vegetablesEPA 6010D Trace metals in feed samples for pesticide contaminationEPA 608.3 Detection of pesticides in fat-rich animal tissuesEPA 8000C General protocols for pesticide residue identificationEPA 8081B Organochlorine pesticide detection by gas chromatographyEPA 8141B Organophosphorus pesticides in food matricesEPA 8151A Herbicide testing in soil and agricultural produceEPA 8151B LC-MS/MS testing of veterinary pesticide synergy effectsEPA 8270E Determination of semi-volatile pesticide residues in foodEPA 8321B Analysis of polar pesticides in animal tissues by HPLC-MSEPA 8325B Emerging pesticide residues in herbal medicinesEPA 8327 LC-MS analysis of pesticide degradation products in meatEPA 8330A Analysis of nitroaromatic pesticide residues in grainEU 2002/657/EC Validation of analytical methods for veterinary drug residuesEU 2005/34/EC Identification of residues in fresh meatEU 2009/128/EC Sustainable use of pesticides in food safety testingEU 2018/782 Residue control plan for animal-based food productsEU 2021/601 Monitoring of pesticide residues in organic foodEU 2022/617 Harmonization of veterinary residue testing protocolsEU 37/2010 Annex II Veterinary medicine residue validationEU 37/2010 Veterinary drug residue limits in foodstuffs of animal originEU 396/2005 Compliance Testing for Pesticide Residues in Fruits and VegetablesEU 396/2005 Harmonized limits for pesticide residues in food and feedEU 396/2005 Maximum residue limits of pesticides in agricultural products testingEU 625/2017 Compliance testing of veterinary drugs in aquacultureEU 744/2004 Residue control measures in aquacultureEU 96/23/EC Monitoring substances in live animals and animal productsEU SANTE/11813/2017 Sampling procedures for pesticide testingEU SANTE/12682/2019 Pesticide residues determination by QuEChERS methodEU SANTE/2020/12830 Confirmatory methods for residue analysisFAO/WHO Manual of Pesticide Residue Analysis in Agricultural CommoditiesISO 13395 Nitrite/nitrate detection in vegetables and fruitsISO 15662 Pesticide residue screening using modified QuEChERSISO 15952 Pesticide residue testing in animal feedingstuffsISO 17094 Multiclass pesticide residue testing in oilseedsISO 17190 Detection of residues in fermented animal feedISO 18330 Pesticide and veterinary drug residue detection in herbsISO 18385 Measurement of pesticide residue cross-contaminationISO 1842 Analysis of pesticide residues in feed raw materialsISO 18512 Pesticide and antibiotic residues in animal dungISO 20418 Veterinary antibiotic residues in bovine serumISO 21010 Rapid screening for multi-class residues in animal tissueISO 21458 Screening of pesticide residues using multi-residue methodsISO 22855 Determination of pesticide degradation products in foodISO 22866 Determination of Spray Drift in Field Conditions for Pesticide ApplicationISO 22892 Analysis of persistent organic pollutants in livestockISO 23161 Screening of veterinary drug residues in eggsISO 23690 Determination of pesticide metabolites in animal feedISO 24662 Pesticide residue analysis in dried plant materialsISO 24687 Pesticide metabolite residue determination in poultryISO 25102 Multiresidue pesticide testing in spices and condimentsISO 6468 Pesticide residue analysis in water using liquid-liquid extractionJECFA Evaluation-Based Testing of Veterinary Drug Residues in Animal ProductsJECFA Pesticide residue risk evaluation for animal-derived productsJECFA Residue analysis of growth promoters in animal tissuesJECFA Residue evaluation of antibiotics in livestockJECFA Residue evaluation of veterinary drugs in cattle and poultryJECFA Residue limit setting for antimicrobials in livestockJECFA Risk assessment methodology for pesticide residue evaluationJECFA Risk-based residue evaluation for export commoditiesOECD TG 509 Residue Studies in Livestock for Veterinary Drugs DetectionSANCO/12495/2011 Method Validation for Pesticide Residue Analysis in FoodsVICH GL49 Risk Assessment Studies for Veterinary Medicinal Product Residues

Comprehensive Guide to Codex GL 56 Guidelines on Good Laboratory Practice for Pesticide Residue Analysis Testing Services

The Codex GL 56 Guidelines on Good Laboratory Practice for Pesticide Residue Analysis testing are governed by a range of international and national standards. These include:

  • ISO/IEC 17025:2017: General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

  • EN ISO 17020:2012: Conformity assessment - Requirements for the competence of initial inspection and certification bodies

  • TSE (Turkish Standards Institution) LVS-001:2006: Laboratories - Requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

  • ASTM E2587-09: Standard guide for quality system requirements for testing and calibration laboratories

    • These standards outline the essential principles and practices that must be followed to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and validity of test results.

    Legal and Regulatory Framework

    The Codex GL 56 Guidelines on Good Laboratory Practice for Pesticide Residue Analysis testing are also influenced by a range of national and international regulations. These include:

  • Codex Alimentarius Commission: International standards for food safety

  • European Unions (EU) Food Safety Regulation: EU regulation governing the use of pesticides in agriculture

  • US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Federal regulation governing pesticide use in the United States

  • Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): International guidelines for pesticide residue analysis

    • Standard Development Organizations

    The development of standards for laboratory testing is overseen by a range of standard development organizations. These include:

  • International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

  • American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

  • Turkish Standards Institution (TSE)

  • European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

    • Standard Evolution and Update

    Standards are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect advances in technology, new research findings, and changing regulatory requirements. This ensures that testing laboratories remain compliant with the latest standards and regulations.

    Standard Numbers and Scope

    Some of the key standard numbers and their scope include:

  • ISO 17025:2017: General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

    • Applies to all types of testing and calibration laboratories

    Covers laboratory accreditation, testing and calibration procedures, and quality management systems

  • EN ISO 17020:2012: Conformity assessment - Requirements for the competence of initial inspection and certification bodies

    • Applies to initial inspection and certification bodies

    Covers personnel qualification, training, and experience requirements

    Standard Compliance Requirements

    Compliance with these standards is a requirement for laboratories providing Codex GL 56 Guidelines on Good Laboratory Practice for Pesticide Residue Analysis testing services. This includes:

  • Laboratory accreditation: Laboratories must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017

  • Quality management systems: Laboratories must implement quality management systems in accordance with ISO 9001:2015

  • Personnel training and experience: Personnel involved in testing and calibration must meet the requirements outlined in EN ISO 17020:2012

    • Standard-Related Requirements for Different Industries

    Different industries have varying standard-related requirements. For example:

  • Food and beverage industry: Must comply with Codex Alimentarius Commission standards

  • Agricultural industry: Must comply with EUs Food Safety Regulation and EPA regulations

  • Pharmaceutical industry: Must comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines

    • Why This Test is Needed and Required

    The Codex GL 56 Guidelines on Good Laboratory Practice for Pesticide Residue Analysis testing are essential to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and validity of test results. This includes:

  • Product safety and reliability: Ensures that products meet regulatory requirements

  • Compliance with regulations: Ensures compliance with national and international standards

  • Quality assurance and control: Ensures quality management systems are in place

  • Risk assessment and mitigation: Helps identify potential risks associated with pesticide residues

    • Business and Technical Reasons for Conducting the Test

    The business and technical reasons for conducting the test include:

  • Product safety and reliability: Protects consumers from potentially hazardous products

  • Compliance with regulations: Ensures regulatory compliance, reducing risk of fines or penalties

  • Quality assurance and control: Ensures quality management systems are in place, improving efficiency and productivity

  • Risk assessment and mitigation: Helps identify potential risks associated with pesticide residues

    • Consequences of Not Performing the Test

    Failure to perform the test can result in:

  • Product recalls: Products may be recalled if they fail to meet regulatory requirements

  • Fines or penalties: Non-compliance with regulations can result in significant fines or penalties

  • Damage to reputation: Non-compliance with regulations can damage a companys reputation

    • Next Section: Laboratory Accreditation and Quality Management Systems

    The next section will discuss laboratory accreditation and quality management systems in more detail.

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