Chemical substances play an important role in food production and distribution but many are undesirable. Some are used to control diseases in farm animals and on crops to increase production yields but can lead to residues. Other substances are not intentionally added to food and are considered contaminants. Legislation on food safety is intended to establish a balance between the risks and benefits of using pesticides and veterinary drugs and to minimize contaminant levels. Regulatory compliance is evaluated using monitoring activities conducted by competent authorities and by the food industry itself, using analytical testing.
Waters solutions for food contaminant and residue testing deliver the sensitivity, accuracy, and robustness required to address these demanding challenges. Comprehensive analytical solutions from Waters combine sample preparation products, chromatography, mass spectrometry, and informatics to provide you with efficient and effective workflows.
