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Pesticide Residue Analysis in Crops and Produce

Pesticide residues in crops and produce are tested against strict limits to protect consumers and support export. Multi residue methods combine extraction, clean up and sensitive detection. This programme covers residue analysis and its quality control.

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What you will be able to do

  • Explain the basis of maximum residue limits
  • Apply multi residue extraction and clean up methods
  • Run detection on chromatographic and mass systems
  • Control recovery, matrix effects and quality
  • Report residue results for compliance and export

Course outline

  1. 01Maximum residue limits and their basis
  2. 02Sample preparation for produce
  3. 03Multi residue extraction and clean up
  4. 04Chromatographic and mass detection
  5. 05Recovery and matrix effects
  6. 06Quality control and confirmation
  7. 07Reporting for compliance and export

Who should attend

Food and agricultural laboratory analysts, residue chemists and quality staff supporting food safety and export certification.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 30 Sep 2026Gaborone3US$1,500Closed
29 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Maseru3US$1,500Register
30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Mbabane3US$1,500Register
5 to 7 Oct 2026Lusaka3US$1,500Register
6 to 8 Oct 2026Harare3US$1,500Register
7 to 9 Oct 2026Lilongwe3US$1,500Register
12 to 14 Oct 2026Blantyre3US$1,500Register
13 to 15 Oct 2026Mozambique3US$1,500Register
14 to 16 Oct 2026Nairobi3US$1,500Register
19 to 21 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500Register
20 to 22 Oct 2026Kigali3US$1,500Register
21 to 23 Oct 2026Kampala3US$1,500Register
26 to 28 Oct 2026Accra3US$1,500Register
27 to 29 Oct 2026Lagos3US$1,500Register
28 to 30 Oct 2026Cairo3US$1,500Register
2 to 4 Nov 2026Mauritius3US$1,500Register
3 to 5 Nov 2026Dubai3US$1,500Register
4 to 6 Nov 2026Online3US$900Register
1 to 3 Dec 2026Johannesburg3R13,000Register
2 to 4 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000Register
7 to 9 Dec 2026Durban3R13,000Register
8 to 10 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000Register
9 to 11 Dec 2026Windhoek3US$1,500Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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