PT Pesticides and Mycotoxins
There are hundreds of commercial pesticides in use worldwide, from algaecides to virucides. Pesticides are used in large quantities in both industrial and private agriculture. Growing concern over human exposure has led to increased monitoring and oversight of these chemicals. To support this, testing labs must have accurate standard mixes to measure pesticide levels in the environment. Spex streamlines this process by offering pre-made pesticide standards, several stock mixes, and an extensive catalog of over 4,000 individual compounds. Custom pesticide blends can also be manufactured to meet specific requirements.
National and international regulatory bodies such as the EPA, USDA, AOAC, ASTM, FDA, and USP provide methods and guidance for the analysis of agricultural products, environmental samples, and consumer goods. Accurate pesticide residue testing is critical for food, beverages, nutraceuticals, and botanicals, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
Pesticides are vital tools in agriculture for protecting crops but also pose risks to human health and the environment. Detection and quantitation of pesticides is a critical function in both food and environmental monitoring. To support these needs, we provide pesticide test mixes, including GC mixes with over 200 compounds, enabling laboratories to analyze the most commonly used GC and GC/MS amenable pesticides in agriculture.