Pesticide Residue Testing
Multi-residue pesticide screening (organochlorine, organophosphorus, pyrethroid, carbamate) by GC-MS/MS & LC-MS/MS.
Residues & Contaminants
About Pesticide Residue Testing
Pesticide residue is the single most common reason food consignments are rejected for export, and the list of regulated molecules runs into the hundreds. CVR Labs operates dedicated GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS multi-residue platforms that screen organochlorine, organophosphorus, pyrethroid, carbamate, triazole and neonicotinoid pesticides in one analytical run on fruits, vegetables, cereals, spices, tea and edible oils.
QuEChERS extraction with matrix-matched calibration and certified standards delivers parts-per-billion sensitivity, and results are reported against FSSAI MRLs, Codex and importing-country limits (such as EU 396/2005). A presumptive hit is confirmed on mass spectrometry, giving exporters and FSSAI-compliant manufacturers legally defensible residue data.
Most Requested
Signature tests under Pesticide Residue Testing
The checks clients most often ask for with this service — we build the right sub-panel around your product and standard.
Organochlorine & organophosphorusPyrethroids & carbamatesTriazoles & neonicotinoidsQuEChERS + GC-MS/MS / LC-MS/MSReporting to FSSAI / EU / Codex MRL
Test Coverage
What we analyse under Pesticide Residue Testing
The parameter groups below are drawn from this service's own accredited scope; the full searchable list follows.
Residues are the #1 export rejection
Pesticide-MRL exceedances reject more food consignments than any other cause; pre-shipment screening to the buyer's limit prevents the loss.
Hundreds of molecules, one run
Multi-residue GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS cover the broad pesticide list buyers specify, far beyond what single-analyte methods detect.
MS confirmation is legally defensible
A residue flagged by screening is confirmed by mass spectrometry, producing data that withstands regulatory and import-alert challenge.
Organochlorines (GC-MS/MS)
AldrinDieldrinEndrinBHC / Lindane isomersDDT, DDE, DDDEndosulfan I / II / sulfate
Organophosphorus & carbamates
ChlorpyrifosMalathion & malaoxonMonocrotophosPhorate & metabolitesCarbarylCarbendazim
Pyrethroids (GC-MS/MS)
Cypermethrin I–IVCyfluthrin I–IVDeltamethrinFenvalerateLambda-cyhalothrin
Triazoles, neonicotinoids & modern actives
AzoxystrobinTebuconazoleImidacloprid classThiamethoxamHexaconazoleDithiocarbamate as CS2
NABL Scope of Accreditation
Pesticide Residue Testing — parameters & methods
| Parameter / Test | Method / Standard |
|---|---|
| Acephate | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Alachlor | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| Aldicarb | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Aldicarb sulfone | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Aldrin | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| Ametoctradin | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Ametryn | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Anilofos | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Atrazine | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/003 |
| Azoxystrobin | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Bensulfuron methyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| BHC-alpha (benzene hexachloride) | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| BHC-beta | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| BHC-delta | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| BHC-gamma (Lindane, gamma HCH) | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| Boscalid | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Buprofezin | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Butachlor | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/003CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/002 |
| Captafol | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Captan | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Carbaryl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Carbendazim | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Carbofuran | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Carfentrazone-ethyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Carpropamid | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Chlordane-cis | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Chlordane-trans | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Chlormequat | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Chlorpyrifos | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/003 |
| Clothianidin | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Cyantraniliprole | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Cyfluthrin I | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Cyfluthrin II | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Cyfluthrin III | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Cyfluthrin IV | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Cyhalofop-butyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Cyhalothrin (Lambda) | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Cymoxanil | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Cypermethrin I | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Cypermethrin II | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Cypermethrin III | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Cypermethrin IV | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Cyprodinil | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| DDD-o,p' | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| DDD-p,p' | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| DDE-o,p' | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| DDE-p,p' | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| DDT-o,p' | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| DDT-p,p' | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| Deltamethrin | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Demeton-S-methyl sulfone | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Demeton-S-methyl- sulfoxide | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Deoxynivalenol | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/013 |
| Diafenthiuron | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Diazinon | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Dichlorvos | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Diclofop-methyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Diclosulam | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Dicofol | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Dieldrin | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| Difenconazole | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Diflubenzuron | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Diflufenican | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Dimethoate | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Diquat | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Diuron | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Dodine | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Endosulfan I (alpha isomer) | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| Endosulfan II (beta isomer) | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| Endosulfan sulfate | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| Endrin | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/006 |
| Epoxyconazole | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Ethion | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/003CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/002 |
| Ethyl Parathion | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/003 |
| Etoxazole | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Famoxadone | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Fenamidone | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Fenarimol | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Fenazaquin | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Fenitrothion | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Fenobucarb | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Fenpropathrin | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Fenthion | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Fenthion sulphoxides | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Fenvalerate I | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Fenvalerate II | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Fluazifop-butyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Flucetosulfuron | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Flufenacet | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Fluopicolide | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Fluxapyroxad | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Fomesafen | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Forchlorfenuron | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Formothion | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Haloxyfop-methyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Heptachlor | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/004 |
| Hexaconazole | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Hexazinone | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Hexythiazox | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Imazethapyr | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Indoxacarb | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Iodosulfuron-methyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Iprobenfos | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Iprodione | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Iprovalicarb | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Isoproturan | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/003CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/002 |
| KresoxymMethyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Linuron | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Lufenuron | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Malaoxon | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/003CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/002 |
| Malathion | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/003CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/002 |
| Mandipropamid | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Mepiquat chloride | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Mesosulfuron-methyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Metalaxyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Metalaxyl-M | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Methabenzthiazuron | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Methamidophos | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Methomyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Methoxyfenazoide | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Methyl Parathion | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Metolachlor | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Metrafenon | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Metribuzin | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Metsulfuron-methyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Monochrotophos | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/003 |
| Myclobutanil | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Novaluron | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Oryzalin | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Oxyfluorfen | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Paclobutrazol | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Paraoxon-methyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/003CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/002 |
| Parathion methyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/003CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/002 |
| Penconazole | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Pencyuron | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Pendimethalin | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Phenthoate | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Phorate | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/003CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/002 |
| Phorate sulfone | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/003CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/002 |
| Phorate sulfoxide | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/003CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/002 |
| Phosalone | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Phosphamidon | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Picoxystrobin | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Pirimiphos-methyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Profenofos | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Prohexadion Calcium | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Propanil | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Propargite | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Propiconazole | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Pyrazosulfuron-ethyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Pyriproxyfen | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Pyrithiobac sodium | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Quinolphos | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Simazine | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Spinosad | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Spiromesifen | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Sulfoxaflor | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Tebuconazole | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Tembotrione | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Tetraconazole | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Thiacloprid | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Thiamethoxam | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Thiocyclam hydrogen oxalate | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Thiodicarb | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Thiometon | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Thiophanate-methyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Triadimefon | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Triasulfuron | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Triazophos | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Trichlorfon | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Tricyclazole | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Tridemorph | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Trifloxystrobin | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
| Dithiocarbamate as CS2 | CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/015 |
| Kresoxy Methyl | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/004 |
Need a parameter that isn't listed? Share your product and requirement and our technical team will confirm the applicable method, standard and turnaround, and advise whether it falls within our NABL scope. Contact our technical team →
Methods & Standards
How Pesticide Residue Testing is tested
Reference methods applied
QuEChERS extractionCVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/003–006CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/002–004CVR/INS/SOP/GCMSMS/015 (dithiocarbamate)
Samples are extracted by QuEChERS with matrix-matched calibration against certified reference standards. Volatile and non-polar pesticides (organochlorines, pyrethroids) are run by GC-MS/MS; polar and thermolabile actives (organophosphates, carbamates, triazoles, neonicotinoids) by LC-MS/MS, under validated in-house CVR SOPs within the accredited scope. The appropriate method is selected for each analyte and matrix.
Accreditation & Recognition
Accreditations covering Pesticide Residue Testing
See the Accreditations & Scope page for full certificate details.
NABL
ISO 9001
Samples we accept
Samples we accept for Pesticide Residue Testing
Fruitsvegetablescerealsspicesteaedible oilswaterherbal products
How It Works
From enquiry to accredited report
Request a Quote
Share product, parameters and target standard.
Send Sample
Submit in sealed, labelled packaging or arrange pickup.
Login & Prep
Logged in LIMS with unique IDs and prepared.
Accredited Analysis
Validated NABL-scope methods on advanced instruments.
Test Report
Traceable, accredited report with limit comparison.
FAQ
Pesticide Residue Testing — frequently asked questions
Is Pesticide Residue Testing NABL-accredited at CVR Labs?
Yes. Pesticide Residue Testing is performed under CVR Labs' NABL ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation (Cert. NABLT0626TN18226) at our Chennai laboratory, with traceable, audit-ready reports accepted for compliance and submission.
How many pesticides do you screen in one panel?
Our multi-residue GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS panels cover a large list of organochlorine, organophosphorus, pyrethroid, carbamate, triazole and neonicotinoid pesticides in a single submission.
Do you report against EU and Codex limits?
Yes. Results are reported against FSSAI MRLs and, for exports, against Codex and importing-country limits such as EU Regulation 396/2005.
Can a positive result be confirmed for legal use?
Yes. Presumptive detections are confirmed and quantified on mass spectrometry, producing legally defensible, import-alert-ready data.
What samples do you accept for Pesticide Residue Testing?
We routinely handle Fruits, vegetables, cereals, spices, tea, edible oils, water, herbal products. Share your exact sample type and target standard and our technical team will confirm the required quantity, method and turnaround.
What parameters are included in Pesticide Residue Testing?
The Pesticide Residue Testing panel covers 175 accredited parameters such as Acephate, Alachlor, Aldicarb, Aldicarb sulfone and Aldrin. The full searchable list is on this page — tell us your target and we'll map the right sub-panel for your sample.
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