Pesticide Residue Analysis & Testing

AGQ Labs USA is an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory that offers one of the most comprehensive pesticide residue analysis and testing services in the United States. Using state-of-the-art analytical equipment, AGQ Labs USA performs pesticide residue analysis quickly and accurately in our Oxnard, CA facility. Included in the cost of service is access to our team of food safety experts and lab managers who have many years of experience interpreting pesticide residue results and addressing issues that can occur.

Our pesticide residue analysis service includes the following:

Speed- Standard 24-48 hour turnaround time.
User friendly reports that list positives on the first page with MRLs for up to 10 countries.
Comprehensive standard screen that covers over 400 pesticides all with 0.01 mg/kg (ppm) limits of quantitation (LOQ).
Cost Efficiency- Compared to other labs, AGQ Labs' pesticide residue screens mitigate nearly double the risk as other screens at a lower price.

From annual samples for certification purposes to routine samples for export compliance, AGQ Labs USA is the best choice laboratory for pesticide residue analysis.

Multi-Residue Screen

Post-Harvest Screen

Multi-Residue Screen- Old

2,4-D

Dithiocarbamates (as CS2)

Ethephon

Fosetyl-Al

Glyphosate

GC+LC-USA

Parameters:

426 Parameters
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Limit of Quantitation:
0.010 mg/kg (ppm)

Sample Types:
Fruits, Vegetables, Cereals, Dried Fruits, Wines, Teas and Herbs.

Minimum Sample Size:
100 grams

Instrument:
LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS

Turnaround Time:
48 Hours!

Analysis Code:
GC+LC-USA

Accreditation:
This test is covered in AGQ Labs USA's ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation scope.

MLQ-3103-USA-Post-Harvest

Note custom screens are available upon request.
Parameters:

Azoxystrobin
Fludioxonil
Imazalil
Propiconazole
Pyrimethanil
Thiabendazol

Limit of Quantitation:
0.01 mg/kg (ppm)

Sample Types:
Fruits and Vegetables

Minimum Sample Size:
100 grams

Instrument:
LC-MS/MS

Turnaround Time:
48 Hours!

Analysis Code:
MLQ-3103-USA-Post-Harvest

Accreditation:
This test is covered in AGQ Labs USA's ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation scope.

MSQ+MLQ-USA (Z-Cypermethrin)

Parameters:

352 Parameters
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Limit of Quantitation:
0.01 mg/kg (ppm)

Sample Types:
Fruits, Vegetables, Cereals, Dried Fruits, Wines, Teas and Herbs.

Minimum Sample Size:
100 grams

Instrument:
LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS

Turnaround Time:
48 Hours!

Analysis Code:
MSQ+MLQ-USA (Z-Cypermethrin)

Accreditation:
This test is covered in AGQ Labs USA's ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation scope.

2,4-D

Parameters:

2,4-D

Limit of Quantitation:
0.01 mg/kg (ppm)

Sample Types:
Foods and Feed

Minimum Sample Size:
500 grams

Instrument:
LC-MS/MS

Turnaround Time:
5 business days
Analysis Code:
MLQ-2502-USA (2,4-D)

Accreditation:
This test is not covered under AGQ Labs USA's ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation scope.

Dithiocarbamates (as CS2)

Dithiocarbamates are registered for use in the US under 40 CFR 180.176.

Parameters:

Dithiocarbamates

Limit of Quantitation:
0.05 mg/kg (ppm)

Sample Types:
Fruits and Vegetables

Minimum Sample Size:
500 grams

Instrument:
UV/Vis Spectrometer

Turnaround Time:
5 business days

Analysis Code:
DT-0001-USA

Accreditation:
This test is covered under AGQ Labs USA's ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation scope.

Ethephon

Ethephon is the most widely used plant growth regulator in the world. Plants metabolize ethephon into ethylene fairly quickly and food producers use it to help plant's fruit reach ripeness more quickly. Ethephon is approved for use in the US for a variety of different products under 40 CFR 180.300.

Parameters:

Ethephon

Limit of Quantitation:
0.01 mg/kg (ppm)

Sample Types:
Food and Animal Feed

Minimum Sample Size:
500 grams

Instrument:
LC-MS/MS

Turnaround Time:
5 business days

Analysis Code:
ML-0502-USA (Ethephon)

Accreditation:
This test is not covered in AGQ Labs USA's ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation scope.

Fosetyl-Aluminum

Fosetyl-Al is registered fungicide in the US under 40 CFR 180.415- Aluminum tris (O-ethylphosphonate) that is used a lot. Fosetyl-Al MRLs for EU have recently been lowered making this a high risk pesticide for exports to EU.

Parameters:

Fosetyl-Al
Phosphonic Acid

Limit of Quantitation:
0.01 mg/kg (ppm)

Sample Types:
Food and Animal Feed

Minimum Sample Size:
500 grams

Instrument:
LC-MS/MS

Turnaround Time:
5 business days

Analysis Code:
ML-USA (Fosetyl-Al & Phosphonic Acid)

Accreditation:
This test is not covered in AGQ Labs USA's ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation scope.

Glyphosate

Glyphosate is registered for use in the US under 40 CFR 180.364.

Parameters:

Glyphosate

Limit of Quantitation:
0.01 mg/kg (ppm)

Sample Types:
Foods and Feed

Minimum Sample Size:
500 grams

Instrument:
LC-MS/MS

Turnaround Time:
5 business days
Analysis Code:
ML-0502-USA (Glyphosate)

Accreditation:
This test is not covered under AGQ Labs USA's ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation scope. AGQ Labs' headquarters in Spain are accredited for this analysis and samples can be sent through AGQ Labs USA at no extra cost.

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Multi-Residue for High Fat Content

MSQ+MLQ-MGrasas-USA

Parameters:

351 Parameters
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Limit of Quantitation:
0.01 mg/kg (ppm)

Sample Types:
Avocados, Nuts (Brazil, Walnut, Almond, Hazel, Peanuts, Macadamia, etc.), Seeds (Chia, Pumpkin, Sesame, Sunflower, etc.), Peanut Butter, Quinoa

Minimum Sample Size:
100 grams

Instrument:
LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS

Turnaround Time:
48 Hours!

Analysis Code:
MSQ+MLQ-MGrasas-USA

Accreditation:
This test is covered in AGQ Labs USA's ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation scope.

Pesticide Residue Analysis