This laboratory
has the responsibility of ensuring that foods and feeds
do not contain pesticide, other chemical residues and
mycotoxins above acceptable levels.
Services
Offered:
1.
Chemical, pesticide and/or mycotoxin analyses of a wide
variety of commodities including:
a) canned products, fish, poultry, soups and shellfish;
b) processed foods (e.g. cheese, pastry, noodles, cream-filled
cakes);
c) powdered milk and milk products;
d) boxed and canned juices and drinks:
e) raw materials used in food processing;
f) animal and pet feed;
g) spices, condiments and agricultural produce (e.g.
pimento, ginger, cocoa beans, turmeric);
h) fruits and vegetables;
i) durable commodities e.g. rice, corn, flour;
j) damaged/contaminated cargo re providing certificates
to insurance companies;
k) water.
2
a) Pesticide formulation analyses
b) Household chemicals formulation analyses
3.
Pesticide residue maximum residue limit (MRL) monitoring
4.
Rancidity testing
5.
Consultation re minimizing pesticide residue and other
chemical contamination
6.
Determination of pesticide and mycotoxin residues for
exporters for issuance of export certificates
7.
Site inspection of commodities contaminated with pesticide,
chemical and/or mycotoxin residues with a view to preventing
and controlling contamination
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| A Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometer which is used to detect pesticide residues |
The Pesticide Residue and Mycotoxin Laboratory |
