With the global sourcing for fresh produce and the tight demands regarding the residue of toxic pesticides, Fruits and Vegetables sector needs to be most vigilant.

Reliable has a long and distinguished track record of pesticides residue analysis and is the 'First Lab' in the country to be recognized by APEDA since 1995 for testing of Fresh fruits and Vegetables. With its goal to offer excellent testing services, RELIABLE received accreditation by NABL as per ISO:17025 for testing of Pesticides Residue in Fresh Fruits and vegetables like Grapes, Mangoes, Pomegranates, Oranges, Guava, Litchis, Onions, Okra, Spinach, Cabbage etc.

RESIDUE TESTING :

With our experience, Reliable offers package of analysis tailored to meet client's needs. From multi-residue screening, through targeted analysis for specific residues and various pesticides combinations, Reliable meets the requirements cost effectively.

Reliable has a bank of more than 150 pesticides Certified Reference Materials imported from Sigma Aldrich, USA, Accustandards Inc, USA, Dr. Erhenstorfer, Germany for precise and accurate quantitative analysis. Reliable also undertakes screening based qualitative analysis for approximately 500 pesticides.

HIGH QUALITY ANALYSIS:

Our scientists are kept well informed about the developments in the residue testing which gives us comfort in the knowledge that our data will withstand the closest scrutiny. We are placed ideally and that makes us capable to keep us one step ahead of other service providers. We provide rapid, reliable and cost effective analysis for multi-residue of pesticides in Fresh fruits and vegetables.

The team of analysts involved in advanced multi residue analysis of Pesticides Residue has received training by TNO, Holland; USDA, U.S.A.; CSL, UK including various trainings conducted in India. We are in an excellent position to develop and implement new innovative analytical methods to meet the ever changing needs of the industry along with time tested, established test methods. As a result, we are one of the very few laboratories to offer tests for wide range of pesticides.

Our highly qualified team of chemists is dedicated to update existing methods and develop new techniques. Reliable is committed to capital investment in analytical instruments ensuring that our capabilities remain at the leading edge.

To instill a high level of confidence of the clients for its analytical capabilities, Reliable participates in a number of Proficiency testing programmes where nodal agencies evaluate its performance in comparison to other laboratories of repute. The out come of these PT programmes, Z Score, has always proved that RELIABLE performance is always accurate, trustworthy and nearest to the true value of results.

PROVEN CAPABILITIES:

APEDA selected Reliable to be audited as its representative laboratory during the visit of European Union to India. Reliable is 'The Preferred' laboratory when it comes to the stringent norms of European countries to be met.

Various buyers from abroad have visited our laboratory and have satisfied themselves about our infrastructure, competence and expertise and prefer our reports to any other lab's.

Our analysis is accredited by NABL as per ISO:17025, which provides you complete peace of mind in the integrity and effectiveness of our methods. Achieved as a result of our analytical strength for over many years, this accreditation demonstrates our all round proficiency in the field and our performance has been proved to be of high consistency, thus ranking us with the very best laboratories of India. We have retained our position as 'The Leader' for analysis of Pesticides Residue in Grapes exported to Europe for last 15 years. Here is our performance in last three years during the months of February to April, every year.

SAMPLING :

A team of trained, authorized samplers draw samples from vineyards / orchards as per stipulated guidelines and dispatch the samples promptly to the laboratory through an unbroken chain of custodians.

EXPRESS SERVICES :

Fresh fruits & Vegetables, being perishable in nature, speed of delivery of results and ensuring MRL compliance is of vital importance. For our customers who need reliable results quickly, we offer an express service for residue testing without any additional cost. Reliable offers quick start of analysis and our express service provides 36 hrs turn around time for results. Reliable maintains the high quality of analysis so that customers can relay totally on the outcome.

STATE-OF-THE-ART LABORATORY FACILITIES:

Our laboratory is equipped with the most modern and best instruments available in the World, with a continuous commitment from the management to update the existing facilities with new innovative instrumentation.

Reliable is equipped with a number of most sophisticated instruments used for Pesticides Residue analysis like GLCs-ECD, NPD, FID; HPLCs; GC-MS-MS; LC-MS-MS and UV-VIS spectrophotometers. Reliable undertakes GC-MS and LC-MS-MS multi-residue analysis along with other key methods.

GC-MS detection is based on molecular ions and its fragments. It's a confirmatory techniques based on Fingerprinting and NIST Library Match.

LC-MS-MS quantification is by ratio of Parent and Daughter ion. This technique is highly sensitive, accurate and very expensive but confirmatory based on one quantifier and two qualifier ions.

AGMARK GRADING :

Reliable is recognized by Department of Agriculture, Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Govt. of India, to conduct AGMARK grading for Fruits and Vegetables for exports. A team of approved chemists is engaged for grading and marking of Fruits and various other agricultural produce.