2018 August 26 SPSFAM Book

8/25/2018

Background

– No consistent requirements or regulations – Assembled list of all (currently) regulated  pesticides in US and Canada – Discussion to move toward comprehensive  screening (MRM) or permit method  developer(s) to determine desired residue(s) – Survey Study • SPEX CertiPrep mix of US pesticides • Conclusion: comprehensive screening is possible

SMPR Key Points

• MDL: lowest of all regulated  • LOQ:  50% of lowest maximum tolerance • Minimum 3:1 S/R • Default 0.005 ppm in those states with no reported  level • MRM to encompass all US regulated  pesticides

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