Institute of Soil Chemistry & Environmental Sciences, Kala Shah Kaku

Pesticides Quality Control Laboratory, ​Multan

Introduction:

Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory Multan was established in 1983. It covers two divisions (Multan and D. G. Khan) for the receiving and analyses of pesticide samples. Provide services to the farmers, formulators for quality control of pesticides. The laboratory assures the accuracies and precision of the laboratory results so that the results may reliable, interpretable, repeatable and defensible. The PQC Multan has established and maintained national and International recognition through compatibility with the requirements of relevant standards.

Scope:

Testing

Place:

Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory, Govt: Agricultural Farm, Old Shujabad Road, Multan-Pakistan

Focal Person

Pesticides Residues Laboratory, Kala Shah Kaku

Introduction:

Use of pesticides in the country has been increased tremendously in the last decade. The consumption of pesticide in Punjab is more than 75% of the total consumption in the country, which has gone up to about 80 thousand metric tons annually. The carryover of pesticide in food crops, fruit and vegetables has emerged as life threatening issue due to injudicious use of pesticides. No pertinent data is available on the current situation of our natural resources and food contamination because no institution/organization at the provincial level is working on the researchable issue of pesticide residue effect. Pesticide residue study is a necessary part of information for achieving adequate risk assessment that is concerned primarily with human safety. For this reason studies of pesticide residue are centered round food crops and residue in food stuffs around the Punjab. Pesticide Residue assessment from all the commodities across the Punjab is necessary for the healthy food chain and the safe Environment. Pesticide residues have been detected in fruit, vegetables and cereals. The levels of these residues in foods are often stipulated by regulatory bodies in many countries. Government of Punjab also intends to address this very issue of food safety. Pesticide Residue Laboratory, Kala Shah Kaku, is the only laboratory in the provincial setup working on this very significant issue of food safety.

Scope:

Testing

Place:
Near Toll Plaza Motorway, Kala Shah Kaku, Tehsil Ferozwala, District Sheikhupura

Contact:

Pesticides Reference Laboratory, Kala Shah Kaku​

The Provincial Pesticide Reference Laboratory, Kala Shah Kaku performs reanalysis of Appeal/Disputed Pesticide samples after approval from Worthy Additional Secretary (Task Force) Agriculture Department, Government of the Punjab. Basically four different techniques are used for reanalysis of the Pesticide Samples like HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography), GC (Gas Chromatography), Chemical tests (UV-Visible Spectrophotometer & Assemblies) & Physical Tests. The Provincial Pesticide Reference Laboratory Kala Shah Kaku (PPRL-KSK) is an accredited lab for ISO 17025 Standard. The laboratory achieved its accreditation from Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) in 2018.

Scope:

Currently, scope of Provincial Pesticide Reference Laboratory, Kala Shah Kaku for ISO 17025 Standard on HPLC technique includes;

The documentation and procedures for other techniques are prepared but could not be accredited due to the unavailability of Proficiency Test Provider.

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