Recent updates highlighted in our latest Food Risk Insights reinforce the continued focus from regulators on pesticide residues in food. Changes to maximum residue levels (MRLs), alongside ongoing reviews of active substances, mean that permitted limits can shift quickly, sometimes with limited transition periods.
For food businesses, this creates a moving target. Products that were previously compliant may now require reassessment, particularly where raw materials are sourced from regions with differing pesticide approvals or usage patterns.
Increased scrutiny at borders and through surveillance programmes also raises the risk of non-compliance being identified further down the supply chain. Staying on top of these changes is essential, not only to ensure compliance with UK and EU legislation, but also to protect brand reputation and maintain customer confidence.
How Eurofins Food Testing UK can help
Eurofins offers comprehensive pesticide residue testing to support your compliance and due diligence programmes. Our services include:
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Multi-residue screening covering a wide range of pesticides
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Targeted analysis aligned to current UK and EU MRL requirements
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Support for risk-based testing plans tailored to your supply chain
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Rapid turnaround times to meet commercial and release timelines
Whether you are reviewing existing suppliers, validating new sources, or responding to regulatory updates, our expert teams can help you manage risk with confidence.
Learn more about our pesticide testing services
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June 2026
