Residue Analysis

The Residue Analysis Section analyses crop, soil, water and veterinary residues to generate data to support agrochemical and veterinary registrations in accordance with GLP. The diverse and versatile workforce has experience with a wide variety of pesticides and the capability to manage Studies from initiation to submission thereby offering a complete Study Management service to deliver reports tailored to client specific needs. The Section has expertise in generating data to regulatory guidelines including Directive 91/414/EEC, OECD/GD (97) 148, SANCO/825/00 rev.6 (2000) and OPPTS 860.1340.

The services available include :

Agrochemical Residue Studies 
Operator Exposure Studies
Worker Re-Entry Studies
Independent Laboratory Validations
Method Validation
Storage Stability
Veterinary Residue Studies
Feeding Studies
Method Development or Modification
GLP Compliance

Analytical Equipment Available:

• LC-MS (with or without online-SPE)   
• LC-MS/MS (with or without online-SPE)
• GC-ECD, FPD, NPD, FID
• LC-UV, DAD, Fluorescence
• GC-MS operating in EI and CI modes
• IC with conductivity detection

Storage Facilities:

• Environmentally controlled storage, which is continuously monitored.
• Freezer rooms monitored to record specimen and air temperature set to maintain temperatures below -18°C.
• Cold room set to maintain 4°C.

CEMAS has over 20 years of experience of conducting residue studies. CEMAS staff members are highly motivated individuals with significant experience in conducting a range of studies to internationally recognised testing guidelines while Study Directors are dedicated to developing and maintaining relationships with clients throughout the life of projects to ensure delivery of quality data on time.