Mauritius - Request for Analysis of Pesticide Residues in Fruits

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Procedure

Apply In Person 

1. To Request for Analysis of Pesticide Residues in Fruits in person, the applicant should contact the Mauritius Agricultural Services. Contact link
2. Applicant must visit the Mauritius of Government website and download the application form from this link- link or Applicants should obtain the necessary application form from the authority.
3. After downloading the application form as a PDF document, the applicant must ensure that all the necessary details on the required forms, including a sample submission form, laboratory request form, and/or chain of custody form are filled out completely.
4. The forms will require details on the type of sample to be taken and the specific analysis that is needed.
5. The applicant should Package the sample in a suitable container with appropriate labeling and include any necessary documents and they can be found under the” Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Then the applicant needs to submit the completed application form with all the required documents to the MAS authority.
7.  The applicant must fill out a sample submission form, as well as any other relevant paperwork, and provide payment for the analysis.
8. Applicants must pay any fee associated with the request for samples analysis and fee details can be found under the “Fees” section of this page.
9. Once the forms are submitted, the MAS will arrange for a technician to proceed with the necessary steps.
10. The laboratory will analyze the sample that will be sent to them.
11. Then the applicant will take the sample to a qualified technician to determine the type of sample and its suitability for the project.
12. The technician will then provide a report on the samples and their suitability for the proposed project.
13. The applicant will use this information to decide whether to proceed with the project or not.
14. If the applicant requires further assistance, they can contact the MAS offices for expert advice.
15. The processing time for a sample analysis request is two to three weeks, depending on the complexity of the request.

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Required Documents

1. A copy of the business license or license to operate a food-related business in Mauritius.
2. A letter of request for analysis of pesticide residues in fruits.
3. A sample of the fruits to be tested.
4. A payment of the laboratory Pesticide Residue Analysis fee.
5. A signed statement from the applicant that the sample being submitted is representative of the product being sold.
6. A list of the pesticides that are being requested to be analyzed for.
7. Any additional relevant documentation or information requested by the laboratory.

Office Locations & Contacts

Agro-Industry and Food Security   Central Government Office Address: Level 8 & 9, Renganaden Seeneevassen Bldg, Maillard St, Port Louis, Mauritius RGP3+3R Port Louis, Mauritius Contact number: +2302120854 Tel: +230) 212 0854, +230) 212 2940  Fax: +230) 212 4427  E-mail: [email protected]   or [email protected] Contact other staff: link Location link: Location link Contact link: Contact link

 

Agricultural Services     Agricultural Chemistry Division    Contact Person:   Mrs. H. DOWLUT Position: Principal Scientific Officer Tel: (230) 466 1435/1420 Fax: (230) 466-1559 E mail:   [email protected] / [email protected]

  Mauritius Cane Industry Authority (MCIA)  Mauritius Sugarcane Industry Research Institute (MSIRI) Department;  Address: Mauritius Cane Industry Authority,  Moka Road, Reduit, Mauritius  Telephone: (+230) 454-1061  Telefax: (+230) 454-1971  Email: [email protected] Website: link

Eligibility

• Anyone in Mauritius who wishes to have their fruits tested for pesticide residues can be eligible to request an analysis. This includes home gardeners, small and large-scale farmers, food processing facilities, and other food producers.

Fees

• The price per sample for the different tests carried out at the Agricultural Chemistry Division can be found in the link below. link

Validity

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Processing Time

• The processing time for samples submitted to the Agricultural Chemistry Division takes about two weeks.

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Instructions

• All samples for analysis must be accompanied with a duly signed request for analysis. When the samples are submitted to the laboratory, the request for analysis should mention:
• the nature of the sample, e.g., soil, plant, water, feeds etc.
• the date of submission of the samples
• the number of samples
• the analysis to be carried out, i.e., the parameters to be determined (e.g., nitrogen or phosphorus in soil).
• Samples should be properly labelled and submitted in sufficient quantities and appropriate containers.
• Samples will be received in the laboratory on working days during 09.00 – 12.00 hrs and 13.00 – 15.00 hrs.
• Perishable items (e.g., fresh vegetables, fruits, leaves, etc.) should not be sent on the afternoon of Fridays or on the eve of public holidays.
• Samples that are not in good condition to be analysed, that is, rotten or perished, will not be accepted for analysis.

Required Information

• Sample type and size
• Name and contact details of the person or company making the request
• Location where the samples were collected
• Date when the samples were collected
• Names of the pesticides to be tested
• Amount of each pesticide to be tested
• Name of the laboratory to which the samples should be sent
• Name and contact details of the person or company responsible for payment of the analysis

Need for the Document

• The purpose of the chemical analysis is to help the growers (planters) and farmers to determine the soil fertility status of their land, the suitability of water for irrigation, the mineral status of plants/leaves/vegetables and the nutritional value of the animal feed and fodder. The analyses also help in monitoring the presence of residues and contaminants in the agricultural products.
• The analysis of pesticide residues allows for accurate monitoring and surveillance of the use of pesticides and helps to identify any potential problems with their use. Also, it helps to ensure that the fruits produced in Mauritius are of high quality and are not contaminated with any potentially dangerous residues.

Information which might help

• The Agricultural Chemistry Division (ACD) was founded in 1940. It was then known as the Chemical Division of the Department of Agriculture of the Colony of Mauritius. In 1955, the Chemical Division was restyled as the Agricultural Chemistry Division.
• The Agricultural Chemistry Division, located in Réduit, is a registered laboratory under the aegis of the Ministry of Agro-Industry and Food Security.
• The Agricultural Chemistry Division provides services for chemical analysis of agricultural materials including water, soil, plants (vegetable and fruits), fertilisers, feed and fodder, compost, farm manure, nuts, maize (corn), rice, honey, fish and fish products for various parameters including nutritional composition, major & minor nutrients, residues, and contaminants.

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