Residues & Contaminants

Disciplines/Food & Nutrition

Residues & Contaminants

Pesticides, metals, and mycotoxins for domestic and export release.

Multi-residue and contaminant work written so a quality lead can defend the number.

Tests

Standards and timelines

TestStandardTimelineMethod
Pesticide Multi-Residue Screen

Multi-residue pesticide profiles for export and domestic release.

FSSAI / SANTE 11312/20215–7 working daysLC-MS/MS
Heavy Metals in Food

Lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic for pack and export release.

AOAC / FSSAI4–6 working daysICP-MS
Mycotoxin Profile

Aflatoxins, ochratoxin, and DON for grains, spices, and nuts.

ISO 16050 / FSSAI4–5 working daysHPLC / LC-MS/MS