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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 Good Laboratory Practice for Pesticide Residue AnalysisCodex 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 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

EU 396/2005 Harmonized Limits for Pesticide Residues in Food and Feed Laboratory Testing Service Provided by Eurolab

The European Unions Regulation No. 396/2005 sets harmonized maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pesticide residues in or on food and feed. This regulation aims to ensure a high level of protection for human health and the environment while allowing for the safe use of pesticides.

Legal and Regulatory Framework

The EU 396/2005 Regulation is based on the World Trade Organizations (WTO) Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS), which requires member states to adopt measures necessary to protect human, animal, or plant life or health. The regulation also complies with the European Commissions directives on pesticide residues in food and feed.

International and National Standards

The following standards apply to EU 396/2005 Harmonized limits for pesticide residues in food and feed testing:

  • ISO 17025:2018 (General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories)

  • EN 15662:2016 (Sampling of animal feed for chemical contaminants)

  • EN 15510-1:2017 (Methods for sampling and preparation of test samples for the analysis of pesticide residues in foodstuffs)

  • TSE (Turkish Standards Institution) TS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005

    • Standard Development Organizations

    The International Organization for Standardization (ISO), European Committee for Standardization (CEN), and Turkish Standards Institution (TSE) are involved in the development of standards related to EU 396/2005 Harmonized limits for pesticide residues in food and feed testing.

    Evolution of Standards

    Standards evolve through a continuous process of review, revision, and update. This involves input from stakeholders, including laboratories, industry professionals, and regulatory bodies.

    Standard Numbers and Scope

  • ISO 17025:2018 (General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories)

    • Scope: Laboratories performing chemical, physical, or biological measurements

  • EN 15662:2016 (Sampling of animal feed for chemical contaminants)

    • Scope: Sampling of animal feed for chemical contaminants

  • EN 15510-1:2017 (Methods for sampling and preparation of test samples for the analysis of pesticide residues in foodstuffs)

    • Scope: Methods for sampling and preparation of test samples

    Standard Compliance Requirements

    Compliance with standards is essential to ensure that laboratories provide accurate and reliable results. Industry sectors, such as food manufacturers, importers, and exporters, must comply with regulatory requirements.

  • Accreditation: Laboratories must be accredited by a recognized accreditation body to demonstrate compliance with standard ISO 17025:2018.

  • Certification: Laboratories can obtain certification through programs like the European Co-operation for Accreditation (EA) Multilateral Agreements.

  • Training and Proficiency Testing: Laboratories must participate in proficiency testing schemes to ensure their competence.

  • Standardized sampling methods are essential for ensuring that test samples are representative of the product or material being tested.

  • The use of certified reference materials (CRMs) is mandatory for calibration and validation of analytical procedures.

  • Laboratories must maintain a quality management system to ensure consistent operation.

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    The need for EU 396/2005 Harmonized limits for pesticide residues in food and feed testing arises from the following reasons:

    1. Protecting Human Health: Pesticide residues can pose health risks if they exceed safe levels.

    2. Ensuring Food Safety: Accurate testing ensures that food products meet regulatory requirements.

    3. Compliance with Regulations: Laboratories must comply with regulatory requirements to avoid fines and penalties.

    4. Product Liability: Companies can minimize product liability by demonstrating compliance with regulations.

    Consequences of Not Performing This Test

    Failure to perform EU 396/2005 Harmonized limits for pesticide residues in food and feed testing can result in:

    1. Regulatory Non-Compliance

    2. Fines and Penalties

    3. Damage to Reputation

    4. Loss of Customer Confidence

    5. Risk to Human Health

    Industries and Sectors that Require This Testing

  • Food manufacturers

  • Importers and exporters

  • Animal feed producers

  • Agricultural suppliers

    • Risk Factors and Safety Implications

    1. Exposure to Pesticide Residues: Exposure can occur through consumption of contaminated food or exposure during handling.

    2. Health Risks: Long-term exposure to pesticide residues has been linked to various health problems.

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    The EU 396/2005 Harmonized limits for pesticide residues in food and feed testing involves the following steps:

    1. Sampling: Standardized sampling methods are used to collect representative test samples.

    2. Preparation of Test Samples: Test samples must be prepared according to standardized procedures.

    3. Analytical Procedure: Analytical procedures, such as chromatography or spectroscopy, are used to detect and quantify pesticide residues.

    Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    Laboratories must develop SOPs for each analytical procedure, including:

    1. Calibration and Validation

    2. Sample Preparation

    3. Instrument Operation

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