EN 22210 Multi-Residue Pesticide Profiling in Cereals
The EN 22210 standard offers a comprehensive approach to the multi-residue pesticide profiling of cereals. This service ensures that pesticides are detected and quantified accurately, providing critical data for compliance with regulatory standards.
Compliance with international standards such as EN 22210 is essential in today's global market. It helps food producers, processors, and importers ensure their products meet safety regulations and consumer expectations. The service involves a series of rigorous steps to achieve accurate results:
- Sample preparation: Ensuring the cereal samples are representative of the batch being tested.
- Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis: Utilizing advanced instrumentation for precise detection and quantification of pesticides.
- Data interpretation: Analyzing results to identify potential residues that may exceed permissible limits.
The service covers a wide range of cereals, including wheat, barley, oats, rye, corn, and others. The methodology ensures all detected residues are reported according to the standard's requirements.
| Residue | Acceptable Limits (mg/kg) |
|---|---|
| Aldicarb | 0.1 |
| Azoxystrobin | 5 |
| Fipronil | 2 |
| Thiamethoxam | 10 |
Applied Standards
The EN 22210 standard is widely recognized for its stringent requirements in multi-residue pesticide profiling. This service strictly adheres to the guidelines outlined in this document, ensuring consistent and reliable results.
EN 22210 specifies detailed procedures for extracting pesticides from cereal samples using QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged, and Safe) methods followed by LC-MS/MS analysis. This approach ensures that all detected residues are accurately identified and quantified.
The standard also emphasizes the importance of quality control measures throughout the testing process, including sample preparation, extraction, and data interpretation. These steps ensure the accuracy and reliability of the results.
Benefits
The EN 22210 Multi-Residue Pesticide Profiling service brings several benefits to food producers, processors, and importers:
- Compliance with international standards.
- Enhanced consumer trust by ensuring product safety.
- Reduction in the risk of legal disputes due to non-compliance.
- Potential cost savings from avoiding fines and penalties.
Industry Applications
The EN 22210 Multi-Residue Pesticide Profiling service is applicable across various sectors, including food production, processing, and distribution. Here are some key applications:
- Farming: Monitoring pesticide use to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Processing: Ensuring final products meet safety regulations before entering the market.
- Distribution: Verifying product quality and safety for importers and exporters.
