BS EN 12393-3:2013

This standard BS EN 12393-3:2013 Foods of plant origin. Multiresidue methods for the determination of pesticide residues by GC or LC-MS/MS is classified in these ICS categories:

• 67.050 General methods of tests and analysis for food products
• 67.080.01 Fruits, vegetables and derived products in general

This European Standard gives guidance on some recommended techniques for the determination of pesticide residues in foods of plant origin and on confirmatory tests.

The identity of any observed pesticide residue is confirmed, particularly in those cases in which it would appear that the maximum residue limit has been exceeded.