India is the second largest produce of rice in the world and though most of it is locally India is still one of the largest exporters of rice in the world. There is growing global awareness and monitoring for pesticide residues in food products around the world. In the recent past number of consignments of rice from India have been found to contain pesticides above the prescribed limits or containing compounds banned in the importing countries. Based on this data the following pesticides have been identified as most commonly detected. Exporters re suggested to test each and every consignment for these compounds.
A. List of pesticides to be tested in rice for United States of America (USA)
1. Tricyclazole
2. Isoprothiolane
3. Pirimophos methyl
4. Carbendazim
5. Imidachloropid
6. Triazophos
7. Bifenethrin
8. Buprofezin
B. List of pesticides to be tested in rice for European Union (EU)
1. Carbendazim
2. Benomyl
3. Cyfluthrin
4. Thiophnate-Methyl(R)
Arbro is a leading NABL ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited food testing lab offering the test for pesticide residues in rice and many other food products. Our lab is located in New Delhi India which is close to the rice producing and processing belt of India. We have developed a highly sensitive, rapid and reproducible method for the detection of pesticides in Rice samples .
We can carry out pre-shipment inspection and sampling of consignments even from remote locations, using or extensive network of trained field staff, to give you complete peace of mind. The results of analysis are provided within 24-48 hours of the samples reaching our lab. We can also conduct other tests including non GMO certification, heavy metals, pesticide residue, microbiology and other quality parameters as per your requirements.
Contact Us today using this link or the quick query form on the right to get more details and a quotation for testing.
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