Introduction
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 17025:2017 Standard. The laboratory achieved its accreditation from Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) in 2018.
Purpose
To resolve the issue related to the quality control of pesticide samples and effectively contribute in pesticide anti adulteration campaign in Punjab