The designation DFG S19
describes a chemically analytical examination method which
has developed into a standard. It has been included in the
§35 collection of methods of the Foodstuffs and Commodities
Act under the number L 00.00-34.
This chemically analytical examination
method permits the proof of more than 270 pesticides in
vegetable foodstuffs. Due to the large number of compounds
to be proven, it is also called a multi-method.
But all over the world, there are more than 700 pesticides in use. DFG S19 is therefore only the basis of pesticide residue control. Important substance groups such as the urea herbicides and the carbamates as well as the phenoxy-carbonic acid herbicides demand the use of other specialised methods.
The list of the substances proven
with the DFG S19 method is an integral part of any quotations
and analysis reports. Here, it is shown whether the examination
laboratory also tests for all the 270 substances and which
determination thresholds it guarantees the client.
The determination
thresholds should ideally amount to half the statutory stipulation
of the maximum amount at the most.
Here you can request the Listing of analysis compounds.