Results of Mini-Survey concerning the Timing of EUPT-SRMs
A mini-survey was conducted within the network of official pesticide residue labs with the aim to find out the preferences of the network-members as regards the timing of EUPT-SRMs in relation to EUPTs focusing on multiresidue methods on fruits and vegetables and cereals.
In total, 230 network members from 160 labs representing 27 EU-Member States, 3 NAFTA-countries and 2 EU-candidates participated in this survey. Thank you very much to all participants!!
The survey consisted of one main multiple-choice question as follows:
"What is your preference as regards the timing of EUPT-SRMs in relation to EUPT-FVs or EUPT-CFs?"
Possible answers:
- EUPT-SRMs should be preferably carried out at the same time with an EUPT focusing on Multiresidue Methods (EUPT-FV or EUPT-C).
(Note: For this option the EUPT-SRM-Test-Sample may not be identical to that of the EURL-CF or EURL-FV conducted at the same time. Since the SRM compounds typically require separate methods, there may not be very much synergy using identical material anyway.) - EUPT-SRMs should be preferably carried out in a time window where no other EUPT takes place.
- I have no special preference this regarding.
Please use the following link to view the results and written comments: LINK to REPORT
The preference-votes and submitted comments received within this Survey will be taken into account when scheduling EUPTs in the coming years, also taking into account practical considerations such as the timing of EUPT-Advisory-Group-Meetings and EURL/NRL-Workshops.
Published 21-12-2011, 12:23:23
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