Pesticide Residue Testing

What is pesticide residue testing?

A pesticide residue testing identifies the pesticide residue levels in food products by undergoing a thorough chemical and microbiological analysis and gives food manufacturers and producers confidence of their product ingredients.

Why is pesticide residue testing important?

Although fresh produce is more susceptible to pesticide residue, all food is impacted and it’s important that your business understands whether harmful chemical residues are present in your food. The presence of pesticide residue in the manufacturing process can lead to the steady accumulation of harmful chemical residues entering the food chain. This subsequently leads to a high risk of health impacts on the environment, humans and animals alike.

To protect your business and minimise the risk of negative health impacts, you need to comply with the relevant guidelines and standards for minimising levels of harmful pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides in the food chain. Lowering pesticide exposure is vital for you to comply with local and international standards, and that’s where our pesticides testing solutions can help.

TÜV SÜD is a leading pesticide residue testing company

TÜV SÜD is an independent certification body which is accredited to globally recognised standards. Our experienced experts can help you gain the trust of your customers by making sure that your products are of the highest possible quality.

Our gas chromatography and liquid chromatography residues testing services are designed to mitigate risks in the manufacturing process. All of our food testing services, including our pesticides residue analysis services, are delivered through our network of highly sophisticated laboratories.

We also provide you with an accurate test report that can help save both time and money by identifying risks, enhancing productivity across the value chain and improving quality. In addition, a test report from the world’s leading independent assessment body allows you to inspire greater confidence in your brand, helping you gain faster access to the market.

TÜV SÜD’s pesticide residue testing services

Our pesticide residue analysis services include:

• Fungicides
• Herbicides
• Insecticides
• Molluscicides
• Rodenticides 

We also conduct:

• Food contamination testing and veterinary drug determination
• Microbiological analysis for food, water and environment
• Process and product audits (according to customer's requirements)
• Supplier audits (to minimise the risk from external sources)