Pesticide residues in food
Training course
Next course 2009
Central Science Laboratory, York, UK.
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Crop protection products are used throughout the world on growing and stored products. Ensuring residues from these chemicals are minimised and compliant with EU regulations is paramount to guarantee consumer safety.
This course is designed to cover the critical stages of undertaking pesticide residue analysis. From management of a laboratory to chromatographic approaches to pesticide analysis, this course covers topics of relevance to laboratory analysts working with foods destined for the EU.
Who should attend
CSL food analysis training courses provide a stimulating combination of hands-on practical and theory teaching. Courses are designed for professionals seeking to update or expand their knowledge of specific analytical areas within an EU regulatory framework. Highly relevant to those looking to build analytical infrastructure, with a particular focus on sample tracking and quality assurance.
Use the links below to find out more about the course programme and the experience you can gain:
- Course outline
- Benefits
- By the end of the course
- What we offer you
- Training course fees and arrangements
Outline
- Organisation and management of a laboratory.
- Sampling and sample preparation.
- Sample extraction for pesticides (including cryogenic milling).
- Sample clean-up - SPE, Quechers.
- Chromatographic approaches to pesticides.
- Detection systems and quantification.
- Reference materials and calibrants.
- LIMS system - visit to sample reception facility and demonstration.
- Quality systems - ISO17025, GLP and ISO 9001.
- Single Laboratory and Inter-laboratory method validation.
- Proficiency testing - FAPAS.
- Relevant EU Directives.
Benefits
- Use of modern analytical equipment and LIMS.
- Working with experienced multi-residue analysts.
- Applying ISO 17025 accredited methods.
By the end of the course you will have
- An overview of pesticide residue analysis.
- Knowledge of how to validate a multi-residue method.
- Experience in the operation and optimisation of a range of modern instruments.
What we offer you
We aim to create a learning experience for each course member, which will equip them with skills that can be applied directly in the workplace. Training is carried out in first class facilities, by highly experienced staff, and is delivered through seminars, practical work and demonstrations.
Training and demonstrations in the laboratory will cover the multi-residue determination of pesticides in fruit and vegetables by GC/FPD, GC/MS and LC/MS, focusing on sample processing, extraction and clean up procedures, including cryogenic milling and solid phase extraction. The training will also cover validation of methods for pesticide analysis in accordance with ISO17025 accreditation. Emphasis will be on demonstrating the procedures needed to handle enforcement samples such as 'chain of custody' to ensure that there are no areas of contention with respect to possible disputed results.
To obtain the most value from our courses, delegates should have a good command of the English Language.
Training Course Fees and Arrangements
The cost of the course will include all training materials, lunch and refreshments whilst at CSL and the provision of transport between York and the Central Science Laboratory.
All other associated travel and accommodation costs are excluded, but advice on travel arrangements and assistance in obtaining Visas will be provided on request. In addition, accommodation reservations can be made to suit a range of budgets, suitably located to take advantage of transport provided by CSL.
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