Analysis of Pesticides Residues in Foods Using GC/MS

Introduction

In Japan, various pesticides are produced and used, and they are strictly regulated by law. For example, the Drinking Water Test Method regulates 19 substances (4 substances were recently added). Pesticides residues in food products are regulated by the Food Sanitation Law. In the official gazette issued on August 14, 1995, 108 pesticides were regulated. Subsequently, 30 pesticides were added on September 2, 1996, 23 pesticides on September 1, 1997, 18 substances on October 12, 1998, and 20 pesticides on November 22, 1999. In 1999, 199 pesticides were regulated.

March 29, 2004 GMT