Pesticide Analysis
Cotton is an important agricultural product widely used in both the textile and personal care industries. However, the intensive use of pesticides in traditional cotton production raises serious concerns for the environment and human health. For this reason, organic cotton and pesticide analysis have gained importance in recent years in terms of both sustainability and health.
What are pesticides?
Pesticide is the general term for chemical substances used to control harmful organisms (insects, weeds, fungi, microorganisms, etc.). Although used to increase agricultural productivity, pesticide residues can threaten human health in both food and textile materials produced from agricultural products. This is even more risky in products that come into direct contact with the skin, such as cotton.
Pesticide Use in Cotton
Traditional cotton production is one of the areas with the highest pesticide use worldwide. Various pesticides such as insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides used in cotton fields not only pollute the ecosystem by mixing with soil, water, and the atmosphere, but also remain as residues in cotton fibers after harvest. These residues can come into direct contact with the human body through textile products.
Therefore, cotton products must be controlled with
pesticide analyses in terms of both consumer health and export standards.
What is Organic Cotton? What are its characteristics?
Organic cotton is a type of cotton grown using natural methods without the use of any synthetic chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, artificial fertilizers). In organic cotton farming: With these characteristics, organic cotton is the main raw material for environmentally friendly and skin-friendly textile products. In addition, organic cotton is traceable and reliable thanks to international certifications such as
GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard).
- Pest control is achieved through biological means,
- Soil fertility is increased through natural means,
- Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are not used,
- Water and energy use are managed more efficiently.
| Cotton (Cotton Seed, Cotton Lint, Cotton Leaf, Cotton Seed) and Cotton Textile Products (Raw Fabric, Raw Yarn) |
Detection and Quantification Analysis of Some Selected Pesticides |
AOAC 2007.01 |
NANOLAB provides services with its laboratory infrastructure and experienced staff specializing in pesticide analysis in cotton and textile products. Thanks to test procedures compliant with international methods, it meets export demands and ensures product safety.
