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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 12393-1 GC-MS Screening of Organochlorine Pesticides in ProduceEN 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 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

Comprehensive Guide to ISO 23688 Compliant Testing of Pesticide Residues in Animal Tissue Laboratory Testing Service

ISO 23688 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for testing pesticide residues in animal tissue. This standard is developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and is widely adopted by laboratories around the world.

Legal and Regulatory Framework

The testing of pesticide residues in animal tissue is governed by various laws and regulations, including:

  • European Unions (EU) Regulation (EC) No 396/2005

  • United States Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) pesticides program

  • World Trade Organizations (WTO) Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)

  • Codex Alimentarius Commissions (CAC) guidelines for pesticide residues

    • International and National Standards

    The following international and national standards apply to ISO 23688 Compliant Testing of Pesticide Residues in Animal Tissue:

  • ISO 23688:2015 - Pesticide residues - Detection and quantification in animal tissue

  • EN 15280:2009 - Determination of pesticide residues in animal tissue by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS)

  • ASTM E2544-09 - Standard guide for sampling and analysis of pesticide residues in food

  • TSE ISO 23688:2015 (Turkish Standards Institution) - Pesticide residues - Detection and quantification in animal tissue

    • Standard Development Organizations

    The standard development organizations involved in the development of ISO 23688 include:

  • International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

  • European Committee for Standardization (CEN)

  • American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

    • How Standards Evolve and Get Updated

    Standards evolve and get updated through a continuous process that involves:

  • Reviewing existing standards

  • Identifying new requirements

  • Developing new standards or revising existing ones

  • Consensus building among stakeholders

    • Standard Numbers and Scope

    The following standard numbers and scope apply to ISO 23688 Compliant Testing of Pesticide Residues in Animal Tissue:

  • ISO 23688:2015 - Pesticide residues - Detection and quantification in animal tissue (scope includes analysis of pesticide residues in animal tissue using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry)

  • EN 15280:2009 - Determination of pesticide residues in animal tissue by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) (scope includes analysis of pesticide residues in animal tissue using GC-MS)

    • Standard Compliance Requirements

    Compliance with ISO 23688 requires laboratories to:

  • Use validated methods for testing pesticide residues

  • Follow strict quality control and quality assurance procedures

  • Maintain accurate records of testing results

    • Standard-Related Industries and Sectors

    The following industries and sectors require compliance with ISO 23688:

  • Food processing industry

  • Animal feed manufacturing industry

  • Pesticide formulation industry

  • Regulatory agencies (e.g. EPA, EU)

    • Business and Technical Reasons for Conducting Testing

    Conducting testing to ensure compliance with ISO 23688 is essential for:

  • Ensuring the safety of consumers by reducing exposure to pesticide residues

  • Protecting animal health by detecting pesticide residues in animal tissue

  • Maintaining regulatory compliance and avoiding fines or penalties

    • Consequences of Not Performing Testing

    Failure to perform testing to ensure compliance with ISO 23688 can lead to:

  • Exposure of consumers to pesticide residues, which can cause serious health problems

  • Non-compliance with regulations, resulting in fines or penalties for companies

  • Damage to company reputation and brand image

    • Risk Factors and Safety Implications

    The risk factors associated with non-compliance with ISO 23688 include:

  • Exposure to pesticide residues through contaminated food products

  • Non-compliance with regulatory requirements, leading to financial penalties

  • Loss of customer trust and market share due to reputational damage

    • The testing of pesticide residues in animal tissue involves the following steps:

    1. Sample Preparation: Collecting animal tissue samples from various sources, including farms and slaughterhouses.

    2. Instrumentation: Using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) or liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) instruments for analysis.

    3. Testing Parameters: Setting up testing parameters, including temperature, humidity, and pressure.

    4. Measurement and Analysis: Measuring the concentration of pesticide residues using GC-MS or LC-MS/MS.

    5. Calibration and Validation: Calibrating and validating the instrumentation to ensure accuracy.

    Quality Assurance and Quality Control Measures

    Laboratories performing testing for ISO 23688 compliance must:

  • Follow strict quality control and quality assurance procedures

  • Maintain accurate records of testing results

  • Use validated methods for testing pesticide residues

    • Test Reporting and Documentation

    Results of testing should be reported in a clear and concise manner, including:

  • Concentration of pesticide residues detected

  • Detection limit of the method used

  • Validation data for the instrumentation

    • Standard-Related Equipment and Supplies

    The following equipment and supplies are required for testing under ISO 23688:

  • Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) or liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) instruments

  • Sample preparation equipment, including centrifuges and homogenizers

  • Reagents and solvents for extraction and analysis

    • Pricing and Turnaround Time

    The pricing of testing services under ISO 23688 can vary depending on factors such as:

  • Type of pesticide residue being tested for

  • Complexity of the analysis

  • Availability of instrumentation and personnel

    • Turnaround times can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the availability of equipment and personnel.

    Certification and Accreditation

    Laboratories performing testing under ISO 23688 must be certified and accredited by recognized third-party organizations, such as:

  • International Accreditation Forum (IAF)

  • European Coordinating Committee for Accreditation (EA)

    • Continual Improvement and Maintenance

    To ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 23688, laboratories should:

  • Continuously monitor and improve testing methods

  • Maintain accurate records of testing results

  • Participate in interlaboratory comparisons and proficiency testing programs.

    • Please note that this is a comprehensive guide to the standard-related information for ISO 23688 Compliant Testing of Pesticide Residues in Animal Tissue. For more detailed and technical information, please consult the relevant standards and documents.

    As new technologies emerge and regulations evolve, laboratories performing testing under ISO 23688 should:

  • Stay up-to-date with changes to standards and regulations

  • Continuously monitor and improve testing methods

  • Participate in interlaboratory comparisons and proficiency testing programs.

    • By following these guidelines and staying informed about the latest developments in testing for pesticide residues, laboratories can ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 23688 and provide accurate results to stakeholders.

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