According to Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), India is one of the world’s leading exporters of grapes with more than a dozen different varieties commercially available. Grapes testing and inspection includes an end-to-end system for controlling and monitoring pesticide residues in grapes from farm to retailer, with the goal of achieving compliance with the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for more than 200 different pesticides and require AGMARK inspection (Grading) applicable in the European Union (EU) and other countries.
APEDA’s “Procedures for Export of Fresh Table Grapes to the European Union,” documents the detailed requirements applicable to grape farmers and pack houses who intend to export their grape harvests. In brief, the system that is described in this comprehensive document consists of registration of grape farms, define responsibilities of farmers, growers and exporters, sampling of grape farms, certification procedure and accreditation & responsibilities of authorised laboratories.
The usage of various pesticides, stringent regulations and change in MRL make export more challenging. Grapes testing ensures meeting country regulatory requirements and delivery of quality products for exporters. A Certificate of Authorisation and a Certificate of Agmark Grading is issued only upon receipt of an inspection report from the testing laboratory by the appropriate authority before issue of the Phyto Sanitary Certificate (PSC).
TÜV SÜD’s range of food testing services are delivered through a network of highly sophisticated laboratories with professionals having deep domain knowledge and experience. Our accreditation and approvals:
TÜV SÜD’s testing laboratories in Gurugram and Bengaluru are approved by APEDA, to conduct chemical and microbiological analysis on grapes for export around the world. This accreditation of our laboratories ensures the analysis methods meet the predefined standards of importing nations for the analysis of residues and contaminants in grapes:
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TÜV SÜD is an independent testing body which is accredited to global and regional recognised standards. Our global reach and state of-the-art laboratories support by experts with domain knowledge ensures your grapes are inspected and tested to comply with international and national requirements of EU and other importing nations.
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