Agrochemical Testing
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Agrochemical Testing
The quality of agrochemicals (such as plant protection products) and biocidal products used in the industrial sector has a direct impact on the environment and human health.
In order to be granted approval by government authorities, products must meet high-quality standards and comply with safety regulations.
Our safety and quality services provide the world’s leading manufacturers with reliable scientific data, including laboratory data and field studies, to determine the safety and efficacy of products. We ensure that products comply with international standards across an extensive range of parameters, including:
- Quality control and stability studies
- Physicochemical and technical properties
- Five-batch analysis and substance characterization
- Toxicological studies
- Biocide efficacy studies
Preclinical test for Agrochemicals:
- Acute Oral Toxicity in Rodent (OECD 423 / 425)
- Acute Dermal Toxicity in Rat (OECD TG 402)
- Acute Inhalation Toxicity in Rat (OECD TG 403)
- Acute Dermal Irritation / corrosion in Rabbit (OECD TG 404)
- Skin sensitization – GPMT (OECD TG 406)
- Sub-acute Toxicity study in Rat – (OECD TG 407) with DRF
- Sub-chronic toxicity study in Rat – (OECD TG 408) with DRF
- Chronic Toxicity (OECD TG 452)
- Reproduction/Developmental Toxicity Screening Test in Rat (OECD TG 421)
- Combined Repeated Dose Toxicity Study with the Reproduction/Developmental Toxicity Screening Test in Rat (OECD TG 422)
Genotoxicity for Agrochemicals:
- Bacterial Reverse Mutation-AMES Test (OECD 471)
- In Vivo Chromosomal Aberration Test (OECD 475)
- In Vivo Mouse Erythrocytes Micronucleus Test (OECD 474)
- In Vitro Micronucleus Test (OECD 487)
Analytical Services for Agrochemicals:
Dose Formulation analysis (Stability, Homogeneity and nominal concentration)
» Method development and validation
» Physico-Chemical Properties and Five Batch Analysis
» Solubility
» Lipophilicity (LogD7.4)
» Chemical stability
» Test item Characterization
» Soils Characterization, Residue, Environmental Fate and Metabolism Studies
» Packaging Testing- Agrochemicals
» Entire ‘physicochemical parameters’ under the GLP conditions
Food Testing for Agrochemicals
Quality of food can be defined as specific criteria, which can be taken into account for a particular food to be used for an intended purpose.
Various factors contributes towards quality of food
The various factors contributing towards quality of food are:
- Appearance
- Colour
- Taste
- Odour
- Nutritional value
- Adulterants
- Contaminants (Physical, Chemical & Microbiological)
- Hygiene
Thrust Areas
- Quality evaluation of various raw and processed food products
- Quality evaluation of food additives and food packaging materials
- Method development and validation of analytical techniques
- Studies on product differentiation
- Shelf life / stability studies of products at both ambient and accelerated conditions
- Inspection and certification of product quality
- Certification of packaging materials for food products
- Certification of materials used for serving food products
- Certification of organic food
- Evaluation of contaminants in foods
- Development of food products for special purpose.
Categories of food products
- Functional foods
- Milk and dairy products
- Spices and Condiments
- Raw and processed fruits and vegetables
- Cereals and pulses
- Sugar, Honey and confectionery
- Stimulant Foods like Tea, Coffee, Cocoa etc
- Food additives
- Vegetable oils and fats
- Essential Oils
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Meat and meat products
- Egg and poultry products
- Food packaging materials
- Marine products
- Tobacco & Tobacco Products
- Soaps & Detergents
- Cosmetics & Toiletries
- Animal Feed
Quality Norms and Protocols
Analysis is done as per International Standards with the following major protocols:
- Bureau of Indian Standards
- Food Safety & standards Act 2006, Rules & Regulations 2011
- In-house validated methods and procedures
- Party’s specifications