We follow European
Community methods
of sampling for pesticide residues and to that end would recommend
the minimum sample sizes detailed below to be sent to us for analysis:
Potatoes
Carrots
Broccoli
Tomatoes
Lettuce
Apples
Pears
1 kg
(at least 10 items)
Higher weight products
(over 250 g)
Cabbage
Swede
Marrow
Cucumber
Aubergine
Melon
2 kg
(at least 5 items)
Please contact the laboratory for guidance on sample sizes for
all other commodities.
For meaningful results to be obtained, truly
representative samples of produce must be submitted.
We are happy
to offer our clients further guidance on sampling as part of our
service – please contact
QTS on 01732 876705
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QTS Analytical Ltd
Pesticide Residue Specialists
Oast Building
East Malling Research
East Malling
Kent ME19 6BJ