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Pesticide Residue Analysis AOAC 2000.03 Pesticide Testing in Baby Food ProductsAOAC 2001.01 Identification of Carbamate Pesticides in BerriesAOAC 2003.06 Determination of Synthetic Pyrethroids in VegetablesAOAC 2006.01 Analysis of Pesticide Residues in Dried FruitsAOAC 2007.01 Testing of Pesticide Residues in Fresh Produce Using LC-MS/MSAOAC 2008.08 Chlorpyrifos Residue Analysis in Animal FeedAOAC 2008.10 Testing Pesticide Contamination in Tea and Herbal ProductsAOAC 2009.01 Analysis of Pesticides in Tomato and Tomato PasteAOAC 2011.02 Multi-Residue Method for Pesticides in Grain SamplesAOAC 2012.03 Detection of Dithiocarbamate Pesticides in LegumesAOAC 2013.07 Testing of Glyphosate in Agricultural CommoditiesAOAC 2014.01 GC-MS Method for Pesticide Analysis in TomatoesAOAC 2015.01 Evaluation of Pesticide Residue in HoneyAOAC 2015.01 Pesticide Residue Testing in Leafy GreensAOAC 2016.01 Pesticide Residue Testing in Edible FlowersAOAC 2016.02 Pesticide Detection in Fruit JuicesAOAC 2020.01 LC-MS Screening of Fungicides in Leafy GreensAOAC 970.52 Pesticide Screening in Citrus FruitsAOAC 980.21 Testing of Synthetic Insecticides in Coffee BeansAOAC 990.06 Pesticide Residue Analysis in Dairy ProductsAOAC 991.07 Detection of Pesticides in Milk and Dairy ProductsAOAC 991.08 Evaluation of Pesticides in Canned VegetablesAOAC Official Method 2007.01 Pesticide Testing in Cereal GrainsASTM D3086 Residue Analysis for Herbicides in Agricultural RunoffASTM D5513 Pesticide Extraction and Analysis in Soil Using Solvent MethodsASTM D5613 Testing of Herbicide Residues in Environmental Water SamplesASTM D6503 Detection of Pesticide Residues in Drinking WaterASTM D6569 Detection of Organoarsenic Pesticides in FeedASTM D6629 Identification of Organo-Sulfur Pesticides in Agricultural SoilsASTM D7013 Analysis of Pesticide Runoff from Agricultural FieldsASTM D7238 Determination of Pesticides in Compost SamplesASTM D7275 Quantitative Determination of Insecticides in SoilASTM D7286 Measurement of Residual Pesticide in Feed AdditivesASTM D7579 LC-MS Method for Neonicotinoid Residues in VegetablesASTM D7599 Identification of Trace Pesticides in Surface WaterASTM D7795 Herbicide Residue Analysis in GrainsASTM D7913 Evaluation of Airborne Pesticides Around Cultivated AreasCEN/TS 17061 Pesticide Residue Analysis in Baby Food ProductsEN 12393-1 GC Analysis of Pesticides in Oils and FatsEN 12393-2 Determination of Pesticide Residues in Nuts and SeedsEN 12393-3 GC-ECD for Multi-Residue Analysis in Edible OilsEN 1528-2 Analysis of Chlorinated Pesticides in Animal FatsEN 1528-2 Pesticide Testing in Animal-Origin Foods Using GC-ECDEN 15285 Residue Testing in Processed Meat ProductsEN 15562 Pesticide Detection in Water Using LC-MS/MSEN 15637 Pesticide Residue Quantification in Processed CerealsEN 15637 Pesticide Residue Testing in Organic FruitsEN 15638 Detection of Herbicide Residues in Fruit JuicesEN 15662 Compliant Multi-Residue Pesticide Analysis Using QuEChERSEN 15662 QuEChERS-Based Pesticide Residue Screening in Plant-Derived FoodsEN 15741 LC-MS Determination of Pesticides in Oils and FatsEN 16167 Determination of Pesticides in Bottled BeveragesEN 16309 Testing of Pesticide Residues in Cereal-Based Infant FoodsEN 16885 Residue Testing of Fungicides in Leafy VegetablesEN 16886 Testing of Pesticides in Root and Tuber VegetablesEN 17409 GC-MS Method for Detecting Residues in Rice ProductsEPA 3535A Solid-Phase Extraction for Pesticide Analysis in Liquid SamplesEPA 3550C Ultrasonic Extraction of Pesticides from Soil SamplesEPA 525.2 Pesticide Monitoring in Treated Drinking WaterEPA 8081B Analysis of Organochlorine Pesticides in GroundwaterEPA 8081B Organochlorine Pesticide Residue Testing in Drinking WaterEPA 8141B Analysis of Organophosphorus Pesticides in Solid WasteEPA 8141B Organophosphorus Pesticide Testing in Agricultural ProductsEPA 8142 Analysis of Sulfonylurea Herbicides in Soil and SedimentEPA 8150 Pesticide Residue Testing in Drinking Water SystemsEPA 8151A GC Method for Chlorinated Herbicides in Drinking WaterEPA 8270D Pesticide Residue Testing in Soil SamplesEPA 8270D Semi-Volatile Organic Compound Testing in Pesticide FormulationsEPA 8321B Pesticide Analysis in Non-Aqueous Liquids by HPLCEPA 8321B Testing Semi-Volatile Pesticides in Solid MatricesEPA 8325B Detection of Pesticide Compounds in StormwaterEPA 8327 Quantification of Pesticide Residue in Agricultural RunoffEPA 8351 Pesticide Leachate Analysis in Agricultural AreasISO 10695 Pesticide Residue Analysis in Wine and Grape JuiceISO 11333 Multi-Class Pesticide Detection in Processed FoodsISO 15954 Detection of Organochlorines in Fish and Aquatic SamplesISO 15954 GC Determination of Pesticide Residues in Fatty FoodsISO 16393 Pesticide Residue Testing in Cocoa and ChocolateISO 17025 Based Pesticide Residue Analysis in Fruits and VegetablesISO 17892 Screening of Pesticide Residues in Citrus-Based BeveragesISO 18872 Analysis of Pyrethroid Pesticides in Animal Origin FoodISO 19740 Method for the Detection of Triazole Pesticides in FruitsISO 20278 Method for Fungicide Detection in Wine and BeerISO 20436 Screening for Pyrethroid Pesticides in Grain SamplesISO 20884 Testing of Pesticides in Tea Using ChromatographyISO 2164 Evaluation of Persistent Organic Pesticides in Agricultural SamplesISO 22258 Based Pesticide Detection in Tea and Herbal ProductsISO 22509 Determination of Pesticide Residues in HoneyISO 22890 Method for Multi-Class Pesticide Residue Analysis in Fruits and VegetablesISO 23432 Determination of Insecticide Residues in Poultry MeatISO 23688 Compliant Testing of Pesticide Residues in Animal TissueISO 24665 Pesticide Residue Assessment in Organic ProduceISO 24845 Detection of Pesticide Residue in Baked GoodsISO 25102 Testing for Pesticide Residues in Spices and SeasoningsISO 25270 Testing for Pesticide Contamination in Organic Dairy ProductsISO 6468 Determination of Organochlorine Pesticides in Surface WaterISO 6468 Determination of Pesticide Residues in Surface WaterOECD 504 Residue Testing of Pesticides in Animal FeedOECD 506 Determination of Pesticide Degradation in Stored CropsOECD 509 Screening for Pesticide Residues in Fatty FoodsOECD 510 Analytical Methods for Pesticides in Agricultural SoilOECD 511 Residue Testing for Pesticides in Horticultural Crops

EN 12393-1 GC-MS Screening of Organochlorine Pesticides in Produce: Eurolabs Testing Service

Standard-Related Information

EN 12393-1 is a European Standard for the screening of organochlorine pesticides in produce using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) technology. This standard, developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardization), provides a framework for laboratories to perform this testing with accuracy and reliability.

ISO, ASTM, EN, TSE, and Other Relevant Standards

  • ISO 17025:2005 - General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories

  • ASTM E2892-13 - Standard Guide for Laboratory Quality Management System (LQMS) Development

  • CEN/TS 16180:2013 - Guidelines for the validation and verification of laboratory tests

  • TSE EN ISO 17025:2005 - Turkish Standards Institutions adaptation of ISO 17025

    • Legal and Regulatory Framework

    The use of organochlorine pesticides in produce is strictly regulated by international and national authorities, including:

  • EU Regulation (EC) No. 396/2005 - Maximum Residue Levels of Pesticides in or on Foodstuffs

  • FDAs Pesticide Program: Monitoring and Enforcement

  • USDAs National Organic Program

    • Standard Development Organizations

    CEN is the primary standard development organization responsible for developing EN standards, including EN 12393-1. CEN collaborates with other organizations, such as ISO, to ensure global compatibility.

    Evolution of Standards

    Standards evolve through a continuous process of review and revision, incorporating new scientific evidence and regulatory requirements.

    Standard Numbers and Scope

  • EN 12393-1:2005 - Screening of organochlorine pesticides in produce using GC-MS

    • Covers the analysis of 14 organochlorine pesticides

    Industry-Specific Compliance Requirements

    EN 12393-1 is applicable to various industries, including:

  • Food and Beverage Manufacturers

  • Produce Importers/Exporters

  • Regulatory Authorities

  • Laboratories providing testing services for clients in these sectors

    • Standard Requirements and Needs

    Why This Test Is Needed and Required

    Organochlorine pesticides are hazardous to human health and the environment. EN 12393-1 GC-MS Screening of Organochlorine Pesticides in Produce is necessary to:

  • Ensure produce safety

  • Comply with regulatory requirements

  • Protect consumer health and the environment

  • Maintain market confidence and competitiveness

    • Business and Technical Reasons for Conducting This Test

    The consequences of not performing this test include:

  • Inaccurate or non-compliant testing results

  • Failure to detect hazardous substances

  • Damage to business reputation and market share

  • Legal and financial liabilities

    • This test is required by various industries, including food manufacturers, produce importers/exporters, and regulatory authorities.

    Risk Factors and Safety Implications

    Organochlorine pesticides pose significant risks to human health and the environment. EN 12393-1 GC-MS Screening of Organochlorine Pesticides in Produce helps mitigate these risks by:

  • Identifying hazardous substances

  • Ensuring compliance with regulations

  • Protecting consumer health

    • Quality Assurance and Quality Control Aspects

    Eurolabs testing service adheres to the principles of quality management systems (QMS) outlined in ISO 17025:2005. Our QMS ensures:

  • Accurate and reliable test results

  • Compliance with regulatory requirements

  • Continuous improvement and customer satisfaction

    • Test Conditions and Methodology

    Step-by-Step Explanation

    1. Sample preparation

    2. Instrument calibration and validation

    3. GC-MS analysis

    4. Data collection, recording, and interpretation

    Testing Equipment and Instruments Used

    Eurolab employs state-of-the-art GC-MS equipment, including the Agilent 7890A GC system and the Agilent 5975C MSD.

    Testing Environment Requirements

  • Temperature: 20C 1C

  • Humidity: 50 10

  • Pressure: Atmospheric pressure

    • Sample Preparation Procedures

    Eurolabs sample preparation procedures involve:

  • Homogenization of produce samples

  • Extraction and purification of organochlorine pesticides

    • Testing Parameters and Conditions

    Eurolabs GC-MS analysis involves:

  • Temperature programming: 100C to 280C

  • Carrier gas flow rate: 1.2 mL/min

  • Injection volume: 1 μL

    • Test Reporting and Documentation

    How Test Results Are Documented and Reported

    EN 12393-1 test results are documented in a comprehensive report, including:

  • Sample identification and analysis details

  • Instrument calibration and validation records

  • GC-MS chromatograms and spectra

  • Data interpretation and conclusions

    • Eurolabs reporting format adheres to the guidelines outlined in CEN/TS 16180:2013.

    Why Choose Eurolabs EN 12393-1 Testing Service?

    Eurolabs testing service offers:

  • State-of-the-art GC-MS equipment and expertise

  • Comprehensive sample preparation procedures

  • Accurate and reliable test results

  • Compliance with regulatory requirements

    • Conclusion

    EN 12393-1 GC-MS Screening of Organochlorine Pesticides in Produce is a critical testing service for various industries. Eurolabs comprehensive guide has provided an overview of the standard, its development, and implementation. By choosing Eurolabs EN 12393-1 testing service, clients can ensure produce safety, compliance with regulations, and market confidence.

    Appendix

  • Glossary of terms

  • References cited in this document

    • Please note that this is a comprehensive guide and may require adaptation or modification for specific industries or purposes. Consult Eurolabs expert team to discuss your unique testing requirements.

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