Residue Analysis
In the food and agriculture industry, there is a variety of chemical substances such as pesticides are used. These chemical substances are so reluctant that even after the yield, they can be found in the final for products in trace amounts. These chemicals found even in trace amounts can be hazardous for human consumption. This is why the companies need to analyze the trace amount of such pesticides and other chemical substances that are found in the food products to ensure that the food is good for the health of the consumers. The process of analyzing such substances is called Residue analysis.
The persistent chemicals such as chlorinated pesticides can be magnified in the food chain and have been found in many different food products such as meat, dairy, and even vegetable oils, fruits, and grains.
Method of Residue Analysis
There are several different methods for residue analysis that are used in the modern day science laboratory. One such method is subjecting the sample through the ultraviolet spectrum and then analyze the observations.
Chromatography is another way of analyzing the pesticide residue in the samples in which the chromatic spectrum of the sample is obtained and then it is analyzed for the trace of the amount of the pesticides that might be found in the samples. Other methods include analysis of the chemical composition of the sample.
Why Residue Analysis is required?
As the food products are directly related to the wellbeing of the consumers, the regulatory authorities are very strict about the standards that are being followed by the food processors and manufacturers. The presence of pesticides in food products even in trace amounts can be very harmful to human health. Many of such trace elements can be carcinogenic. This is why the companies must get their food s tested for Residue Analysis in a NABL accredited lab to ensure the best level of the quality of the food. With proper testing, it can be ensured that the hazardous traces of pesticides are not above the permitted standards and hence are acceptable for human consumption.
NABL accreditation
The NABL accreditation is essential for laboratories that are involved in Residue Analysis as the accreditation reinforces the trust in the consumers. With NABL accreditation, the laboratory declares that it rigorously follows the testing process that has been prescribed by the NABL and hence yields the most accurate results for the analysis. This also helps the food processors and manufacturers in ensuring the best quality of their foods as they can eliminate the products that do not satisfy the prescribed standards and hence can provide only the products that are fit and healthy for human consumption.
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