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The Analysis of Environmental Pesticides in Asia
Oral Presentation
Prepared by K. Kelly
Phenomenex, Inc., 411 Madrid Ave., Torrance, CA, 90501
Contact Information: koryk@phenomenex.com; 310-212-0555
ABSTRACT
In recent years there has been increased interest and concern regarding the monitoring of pesticides in Asian countries. This has been driven by two factors: 1) rapid industrialization of the region and the corresponding environmental impacts, and 2) globalization of the world food supply, with Asia fast becoming the primary origin of many agricultural commodities. In this dynamic, there is an increased risk for contamination of air, water, soil and food and effective environmental monitoring is critically important.
The quality and effectiveness of pesticide monitoring and analytical practice vary widely in Asia. It can range from primitive to highly advanced depending upon the level of sophistication of local analytical technology and the effectiveness of local regulatory and enforcement practices. The analytical methodology employed varies widely depending upon the extent to which US and European practices have been adopted and upon the level of local improvisation. In this presentation we will survey the analytical practices for pesticide analysis in several Asian countries and compare and contrast these with the more familiar US practices.
Oral Presentation
Prepared by K. Kelly
Phenomenex, Inc., 411 Madrid Ave., Torrance, CA, 90501
Contact Information: koryk@phenomenex.com; 310-212-0555
ABSTRACT
In recent years there has been increased interest and concern regarding the monitoring of pesticides in Asian countries. This has been driven by two factors: 1) rapid industrialization of the region and the corresponding environmental impacts, and 2) globalization of the world food supply, with Asia fast becoming the primary origin of many agricultural commodities. In this dynamic, there is an increased risk for contamination of air, water, soil and food and effective environmental monitoring is critically important.
The quality and effectiveness of pesticide monitoring and analytical practice vary widely in Asia. It can range from primitive to highly advanced depending upon the level of sophistication of local analytical technology and the effectiveness of local regulatory and enforcement practices. The analytical methodology employed varies widely depending upon the extent to which US and European practices have been adopted and upon the level of local improvisation. In this presentation we will survey the analytical practices for pesticide analysis in several Asian countries and compare and contrast these with the more familiar US practices.