Detecting pesticides in cucumbers

Pesticides residues in food cannot exceed a legal limit and the EU has robust measurement techniques to ensure food safety. Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) are used to check that these measurements are correct. Find out how the JRC uses CRMs to detect pesticide residues in cucumber.

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Topics:

Food/Feed Reference Material Health

JRC Science Areas:

Health and Consumer Protection

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