How to Reduce Pesticide Residues in Fruits and Vegetables?

Pesticide Residue Analysis: How to Ensure Chemical Safety in Fruits and Vegetables?

What are pesticides and why are they used?

Pesticides are chemicals used to control harmful insects, weeds and diseases. Although they are used to increase agricultural yields, they can leave residues on crops if not applied correctly. These residues can harm human health in the long term.

Why is Pesticide Residue Analysis Necessary?

Pesticide residue analyzes are performed to ensure that the maximum residue limits (MRL) set in foods are not exceeded. Thanks to these analyzes:

Consumer health is protected.
Export standards are met.
Producer responsibility increases.
Reliable products are offered to the market.

According to food safety regulations, vegetables and fruits sold in markets are periodically inspected and subjected to residue analysis in laboratories.

Which products are at high risk of pesticide residues?

According to research, especially vegetables and fruits without skin or with leaves are more susceptible to pesticide residues. For example:

Strawberry
Apple
Tomato
Lettuce
Cucumber

Analyses of these products show that the risk can be greatly reduced with proper agricultural practices.

Residues from pesticides used in agricultural products pose a major risk to both public health and export standards. Reliable and expert analysis is needed to control this risk. This is where private laboratories come into play to ensure food safety with modern analysis techniques and accreditation processes.

Advantages of private laboratories in pesticide testing:

Comprehensive analysis with a wide pesticide panel
Modern instrument infrastructure (GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, etc.)
Fast reporting process
Independent and impartial evaluation
International validity with accreditation assurance

As Nanolab, we carry out pesticide residue analysis in agricultural and food products with Türkak accreditation. Our accreditation certifies that our analysis processes are internationally recognized, verifiable and impartial. Thanks to our expert staff in the field of food safety and our high-tech device infrastructure, we offer fast, accurate and reliable analysis services to our customers.

By working with Nanolab, you get

Internationally recognized analysis reports for your agricultural products
Pre-export risk analysis and conformity control
Traceability and legal compliance in the food chain

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