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Detecting residues and contamination
Australian agriculture relies on chemicals for the effective control of pests and diseases.
Strict and careful management is fundamental to maintaining the superb international reputation Australia has achieved in the quality of exported food, as well as protecting the health of Australian consumers.
The needs of the consumer and increasing concerns regarding chemicals in food have led to increased production of low chemical use 'organic' food as well as tighter control of the use of chemicals in Australian agriculture.
Strict Australian legislation exists concerning the presence of agricultural residues in food, meat, milk and grains.
ChemCentre is involved in many aspects of the regulations in place for agrichemical use.
Our experienced staff are recognised for their scientific expertise in pesticide residues and often provide specialist advice and problem solving capabilities on these issues.
ChemCentre is able to conduct tests, utilising state-of-the-art equipment and methods, on many types of food and feed matrices for agricultural residues, degradation products, metabolites and physical contaminants.
The control of residues and contaminants levels is essential to maintaining Western Australia's and Australia's clean green export image.
We can also determine physical contaminants in foods that may have been deliberately or accidently introduced into the food production line, such as glass, metals or other materials.
ChemCentre ensures compliance with Australian residue limits and that both locally produced and imported food complies with the FSANZ Food codes as applied to residues and contaminants.
